Garcinia paucinervis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Asian continent. It can be found growing in the South-Central regions of China. Additionally, its range extends into the Southeast parts of the country. These distinct areas represent the primary habitats where the species is documented. Therefore, its presence is concentrated within these specific Chinese territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Garcinia paucinervis is characterized by its specific distribution across varying altitudinal gradients within its natural habitat. This species thrives within a defined elevational range that typically begins at a minimum altitude of 300 m AMSL. As the terrain ascends, the plant occupies a mid-altitude niche, maintaining a mean elevation of approximately 550 m AMSL. The upper limits of its ecological tolerance are reached at a maximum elevation of 800 m AMSL, defining a specialized vertical zone that dictates its environmental interactions and distribution patterns.

Elevational range max:

800 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

550 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

300 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Garcinia paucinervis is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, meaning the plant persists for many years throughout its existence. As a long-lived woody species, it does not follow the rapid cycles of annuals or biennials but instead establishes a stable, enduring presence within its ecological niche. Throughout its extended lifespan, the plant undergoes continuous developmental stages, investing energy into structural growth and the maintenance of its biological functions to ensure survival across multiple seasons.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Garcinia paucinervis is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, exhibiting a self-supporting structure rather than acting as a liana or vine. This terrestrial species is an independent organism, functioning neither as a parasite nor as an epiphyte. In terms of physical dimensions, the plant maintains a diminutive stature, with a recorded plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.03 m to a maximum of 0.15 m, resulting in a mean plant height of approximately 0.09 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.15 m

Plant height mean:

0.09 m

Plant height min:

0.03 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Garcinia paucinervis is characterized by specific morphological dimensions and structural densities that define its growth habit. The foliage exhibits significant variability in size, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 8 cm to a maximum of 14 cm, maintaining an average leaf length of 11 cm. The width of these leaves is similarly variable, spanning from a minimum of 2.5 cm to a maximum of 6.5 cm. Structurally, the plant possesses a stem with a mean specific density (SSD) of 998 mg/cm³, indicating a robust internal composition. Regarding its metabolic interactions with the soil, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, relying instead on available nitrogen sources within its ecosystem rather than symbiotic nitrogen-fixing processes.

Leaf length max:

14 cm

Leaf length mean:

11 cm

Leaf length min:

8 cm

Leaf width max:

6.5 cm

Leaf width min:

2.5 cm

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Stem specific density (SSD) mean:

998 mg/cm³

Reproduction

The reproduction of Garcinia paucinervis is centered around the development of its fruit, which serves as the primary vessel for seed dispersal and progeny survival. The fruit morphology exhibits specific dimensional characteristics, with a mean fruit length of 3.35 cm. Throughout the population, there is a measurable variation in size, as evidenced by a minimum fruit length of 3.2 cm and a maximum fruit length reaching up to 3.5 cm. These dimensions are critical indicators of the plant's reproductive success and the physical attributes of the fruit produced during its life cycle.

Fruit length max:

3.5 cm

Fruit length mean:

3.35 cm

Fruit length min:

3.2 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Garcinia paucinervis 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.

Leaf

1. Archives of pharmacal research

Preparations

Garcinia paucinervis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.

Leaves

1. Archives of pharmacal research