Garcinia pedunculata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Garcinia planchonii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling under the family Clusiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Garcinia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across parts of Asia. In China, it can be found growing in the South-Central regions as well as in Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is native to the state of Assam. It also inhabits the territory of Bangladesh within the same subcontinent. Furthermore, its presence is noted throughout the East Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Garcinia pedunculata is characterized by its specific preference for low-altitude tropical environments, where it thrives within a narrow altitudinal band. This species is primarily found at low elevations, with its habitat ranging from a minimum of 250 m AMSL to a maximum of 350 m AMSL. The ecological distribution centers around a mean elevation of approximately 300 m AMSL, indicating that the plant is highly specialized to the specific climatic and soil conditions found in these lowland regions. This restricted elevational range suggests that the species is sensitive to the temperature and moisture gradients typically found as altitude increases, making its ecological niche strictly tied to these lower-lying tropical landscapes.

Elevational range max:

350 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

300 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

250 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Garcinia pedunculata is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it maintains its biological functions and structural presence over many years rather than completing a single reproductive cycle within a single season. As a long-lived woody species, it follows a lifecycle that transcends the shorter durations of annual or biennial plants, establishing a permanent presence in its natural habitat. This perennial nature allows the plant to invest significant energy into building a robust woody framework, which supports its continuous growth, seasonal development, and repeated reproductive efforts over an extended lifespan.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Garcinia pedunculata is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, reaching a significant plant height with a mean of approximately 20 m. It functions as an independent organism, meaning it is non-parasitic, and is classified as a terrestrial plant rather than an aquatic or epiphytic species. Although it possesses a sturdy structure, its climbing habit is categorized as self-supporting, allowing it to maintain its upright stature without the need for external hosts or support systems.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological characteristics of Garcinia pedunculata are closely linked to its vegetative morphology and metabolic profile. The plant's photosynthetic capacity is supported by its leaf structure, which exhibits significant dimensional variability; the leaves typically possess a mean length of 20 cm, with dimensions ranging from a minimum of 15 cm to a maximum of 25 cm. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width varies from a minimum of 7 cm to a maximum of 12 cm, providing a substantial surface area for light interception. Regarding its nutrient acquisition strategy, the species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it relies on the uptake of nitrogen from the soil through its root system rather than through symbiotic nitrogen-fixing processes.

Leaf length max:

25 cm

Leaf length mean:

20 cm

Leaf length min:

15 cm

Leaf width max:

12 cm

Leaf width min:

7 cm

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Reproduction

The reproduction of Garcinia pedunculata is characterized by a specific flowering structure that facilitates its sexual cycle. The plant produces inflorescences that typically range in length from a minimum of 0.08 m to a maximum of 0.15 m. These structures serve as the primary site for floral development, hosting the reproductive organs necessary for pollination and subsequent fruit set. The variation within this measured length range is indicative of the natural morphological diversity present during the flowering stage, which is essential for the successful transition from anthesis to the production of seeds.

Inflorescence length max:

0.15 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.08 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Garcinia pedunculata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Garcinol, cambogin, hydroxycitric acid, polyphenols.

Flavonoids

1. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

Garcinol

1. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

cambogin

1. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

hydroxycitric acid

1. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

polyphenols

1. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

Activities

Garcinia pedunculata has 16 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial.

Antifungal

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

Hypolipidemic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

Anthelmintic

1. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

Antibacterial

1. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

Anticancer

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antidiabetic

1. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

Antihistaminic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antimicrobial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antinociceptive

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Garcinia pedunculata has 7 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal disorders, hypoglycemic effects, infections, oxidative stress.

Diabetes mellitus

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gastrointestinal disorders

1. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

Hypoglycemic effects

1. Biomolecules

Infections

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Oxidative stress

1. Indian journal of clinical biochemistry : IJCB

Pain

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Wounds

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)