Garcinia vieillardii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

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, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Garcinia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Garcinia vieillardii, possesses a very specific and localized geographical range. Its natural occurrence is confined to the unique island ecosystems found within the Southwestern Pacific region. Specifically, this medicinal species is native to the territory of New Caledonia. Because it is endemic to this particular area, it is not found growing wild in other parts of the world. Consequently, the conservation of its habitat in New Caledonia is essential for the survival of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Garcinia vieillardii is intrinsically linked to the complex dynamics of the tropical rain forest, where it thrives within high-humidity environments characterized by dense canopy cover and consistent precipitation. As a component of these lush ecosystems, the species occupies specific niches within the stratified layers of the forest, often relying on the nutrient-rich, moisture-retentive organic matter found in the forest floor to support its development. Its presence is indicative of a stable, closed-canopy habitat that provides the filtered light, thermal stability, and high atmospheric moisture levels necessary for its physiological processes. Within this rainforest matrix, Garcinia vieillardii interacts with a diverse array of biotic factors, including specific mycorrhizal fungi in the soil and various pollinators and seed dispersers that facilitate its reproductive cycle amidst the competitive vegetation of the tropical biome.

Habitat :

rain forest

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Garcinia vieillardii 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

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Garcinia vieillardii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-O-Methyl-2-deprenylrheediaxanthone B, vieillardixanthone.

6-O-Methyl-2-deprenylrheediaxanthone B

1. Journal of natural products

vieillardixanthone

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Garcinia vieillardii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Garcinia vieillardii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Stem bark

1. Journal of natural products