Garcinia schomburgkiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Clusiaceae. Finally, the species is identified by its genus, Garcinia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is found across the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Specifically, its natural habitat extends into the lush environments of Cambodia. It is also distributed throughout various parts of Thailand. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Vietnam. These three countries represent the primary geographical range for this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Garcinia schomburgkiana is characterized by its nature as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist in its environment over many years through multiple growing seasons. Throughout its lifespan, the plant maintains an evergreen status, ensuring that its foliage remains functional and present throughout the year without the need for a seasonal shedding period.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Garcinia schomburgkiana is characterized by its robust growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. This plant exhibits a woody structure, providing the necessary mechanical strength for its physical development. It reaches a significant stature, with an average plant height of approximately 7 m. In terms of its climbing habit, the species is classified as self-supporting, meaning it does not rely on external structures for vertical stability but rather maintains its own upright posture through its woody framework.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

7 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Garcinia schomburgkiana is characterized by complex metabolic pathways specialized for secondary metabolite production, particularly within its fleshy fruit and bark. As a member of the Clusiaceae family, its physiological processes are geared toward the biosynthesis of xanthones and various organic acids, which serve as chemical defense mechanisms against herbivory and pathogens. The plant exhibits specialized cellular structures designed for the storage and secretion of resinous compounds and bioactive terpenoids. Regarding its nutrient acquisition strategies, the species does not engage in symbiotic nitrogen fixation; therefore, it is categorized as a non-nitrogen fixer (trait_1: Nitrogen fixer, trait_2: Nitrogen_fix_1, trait_value: no, trait_units: yes, no). Its nutritional profile and growth are instead dependent on the uptake of available nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system, necessitating a robust mineral absorption mechanism to support its perennial growth and reproductive cycles.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Garcinia schomburgkiana 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 stem.

Stem

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Chemicals

Garcinia schomburgkiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Oblongifolin C, Schomburgbiphenyl A, Schomburgbiphenyl B.

Oblongifolin C

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Schomburgbiphenyl A

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Schomburgbiphenyl B

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