Garcinia brassii
| Garcinia brassii | |
|---|---|
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| Flowering shrub | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Clusiaceae |
| Genus: | Garcinia |
| Species: | G. brassii |
| Binomial name | |
| Garcinia brassii | |
Garcinia brassii is a species of plant in the family Clusiaceae, first described in 1935. It is endemic to the Wet Tropics bioregion of Queensland, Australia.
Description
Garcinia brassii is a small tree growing to about 18 m (59 ft) tall. The leaves are glossy green above, paler below, and very stiff. They are obovate (broadest towards the apex) to elliptic in shape and can grow to about 13 cm (5.1 in) long. The leaves and twigs exude yellow sap when broken or cut.[4][5]
The flowers are about 25 mm (1 in) in diameter and have four sepals and four petals. This species is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate plants.[4][5]
The fruit is, in botanical terms, an almost spherical berry, measuring about 50 mm (2 in) wide and dark red in colour. It contains up to four seeds.[4][5]
Taxonomy
It was first described in 1935 (published 1936) by botanist Cyril Tenison White. The type specimen was collected at the summit of Thornton Peak.[4]
Etymology
The species epithet brassii is in recognition of the type collector, L.J. Brass.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Garcinia brassii is restricted to mountain areas from near Cape Tribulation to the Mount Lewis National Park. It grows in rainforest at altitudes between 500 and 1,500 m (1,600 and 4,900 ft).[4]
Conservation
As of June 2026, this species has been assessed to be of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and by the Queensland Government under its Nature Conservation Act.[1][6]
Gallery
Herbarium specimen
Female flower
Male flower
References
- 1 2 Louden, M. (2024). "Garcinia brassii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T239632156A239632158. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T239632156A239632158.en.
- ↑ "Garcinia brassii C.T.White". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Garcinia brassii C.T.White". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Garcinia brassii". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK8). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 Jessup, L.W.; Francis, R.D. (2022). Kodela, P.G.; Barrett, R.L. (eds.). "Garcinia brassii C.T.White". Flora of Australia. Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water: Canberra. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Garcinia brassii". WildNet. Queensland Government. 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
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