Garcinia nujiangensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within the East Asian landscape. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of China. Additionally, it can be found growing within the unique terrain of Tibet. These two distinct areas represent the known natural habitats for the species. Consequently, its range is limited to these particular mountainous and subtropical zones.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Garcinia nujiangensis is characterized by its specific distribution within montane forest ecosystems, where it thrives within a distinct altitudinal niche. This species is primarily found in mid-to-high elevation habitats, occupying an elevational range that begins at 1100 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 1700 m AMSL. Within this vertical gradient, the plant is adapted to the specific microclimatic conditions found in these mountain ranges, which typically include varying levels of humidity, temperature fluctuations, and light availability characteristic of subtropical or tropical montane environments. Its presence within this specific 600-meter elevational band suggests a specialized ecological requirement for the soil compositions and moisture regimes found in these specific highland zones.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1100 m AMSL

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Garcinia nujiangensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Biochemical pharmacology

Chemicals

Garcinia nujiangensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Nujiangexanthone A.

Nujiangexanthone A

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Biochemical pharmacology

Activities

Garcinia nujiangensis has 5 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antitumor, Cytotoxic.

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Biochemical pharmacology

Antibacterial

1. Biochemical pharmacology

Antifungal

1. Biochemical pharmacology

Antitumor

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cytotoxic

1. Biochemical pharmacology

Conditions

Garcinia nujiangensis has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cervical cancer, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis.

Cervical cancer

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Cancer letters

Allergic rhinitis

1. Biochemical pharmacology

Asthma

1. Biochemical pharmacology

Atopic dermatitis

1. Biochemical pharmacology

Preparations

Garcinia nujiangensis has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include funeral rituals, leaves.

Funeral rituals

1. Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine

Leaves

1. Biochemical pharmacology