Garcinia nigrolineata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Garcinia kunstleri

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malpighiales, it is situated in the family Clusiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Garcinia, and species name, Garcinia nigrolineaata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key tropical regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is specifically documented to grow in the state of Assam. Its range extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in both Myanmar and Vietnam. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout the Malesia region, particularly in Malaya. These locations highlight the plant's presence across various Southeast Asian ecosystems.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Garcinia nigrolineaata is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it maintains its growth and biological functions over many years rather than completing a single reproductive cycle in a short duration. Throughout its extended lifespan, the species exhibits an evergreen habit, consistently retaining its foliage and maintaining a green canopy without undergoing a seasonal period of leaf shedding.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Garcinia nigrolineaata is characterized by a woody growth form, functioning primarily as a tree. Although it exhibits characteristics associated with climbing habits, it is classified as a self-supporting liana and vine, rather than an obligatory climber. It does not possess epiphytic qualities, instead maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence. This woody structure provides the necessary stability for its development within its natural habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Garcinia nigrolineaata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation process and metabolic efficiency under typical environmental conditions. As a plant utilizing this pathway, it relies on the enzyme Rubisco to facilitate the initial carboxylation of CO2 within the mesophyll cells. Furthermore, the species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationships with diazotrophic bacteria necessary to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, and instead depends on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil to meet its nutritional requirements for protein and nucleic acid synthesis.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Garcinia nigrolineata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Benzopyran.

Benzopyran

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Garcinia nigrolineata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Cytotoxic.

Antidiabetic

1. Natural product research

Cytotoxic

1. Natural product research