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Garcinia mckeaniana

Garcinia mckeaniana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Garcinia mckeaniana, is a remarkable tropical plant valued for its profound medicinal properties. Often found in lush forest ecosystems, this species contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. It serves as a vital natural resource, offering significant potential for developing new therapeutic treatments and wellness solutions.

Family
Clusiaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Garcinia mckeaniana

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Clusiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Garcinia, specifically the species Garcinia mckeaniana.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Clusiaceae
Genus Garcinia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Indo-China region. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the tropical landscapes of Thailand. Furthermore, the species can also be found growing throughout Vietnam. These two countries represent the known range for this medicinal plant in Southeast Asia. Consequently, its occurrence is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions of these Indo-Chinese territories.

Region Area
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Garcinia mckeaniana is characterized by its distinctive growth habit as a woody climber. It functions as a liana or vine, exhibiting a self-supporting nature in its structural development. Based on its climbing mechanisms, it can be classified as both an obligatory and facultative self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the inherent capacity to ascend and support its own weight while utilizing surrounding vegetation for upward progression.

Climber :
self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Garcinia mckeaniana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Garcinia mckeaniana
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Garcinia mckeaniana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bannaxanthone D, Garcinone E.

Chemicals reported in Garcinia mckeaniana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Bannaxanthone D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Garcinone E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bannaxanthone D

  1. Planta medica

Garcinone E

  1. Planta medica