Garcinia lucida
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| Internal ID | UUID64401d2f14158147917698 |
| Scientific name | Garcinia lucida |
| Authority | Vesque |
| First published in | Monogr. Phan. 8: 311 (1893) |
General Uses Top
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The tree yields a resin (often referred to as guttiferin) from the bark and wood, which is collected and processed for industrial applications.
Industrial and craft applications:
Guttiferin resin is used in varnishes, lacquers, and wood finishes, particularly for superior water resistance and film hardness. It is valued as a dark, amber-colored resin suitable for protective and decorative coatings on wood and metal. It is also employed as a hard, glossy component in spirit varnishes and certain enamel systems.
Colorants and tanning:
The resin imparts a deep yellow to brown hue in coatings. A small amount of research reports substantial tannin content in the bark, indicating suitability for natural tanning; however, quantitative tannin data specific to this species are limited, and established trade volumes are not documented.
Wood and fiber:
The heartwood is described as hard and dense with a fine to medium texture. It is used locally for heavy construction, tool handles, and flooring. The wood is suitable for turning and carving when properly seasoned. No significant commercial fiber or pulp uses are recorded.
Properties relevant to use:
The resin’s utility in varnishes and lacquers is attributed to its resinous composition that forms hard, water-resistant films. The wood’s high density and hardness enable durable structural applications.
Standards and regulation:
Resin trade is governed by national timber/resin regulations and standard quality specifications for natural resins; no dedicated ISO/ASTM standards specific to this resin were identified.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Resin is harvested in West and Central Africa from wild trees, with collection typically linked to tree felling for timber. Sustainable resin tapping practices are not well-documented and require evaluation to avoid over-exploitation of the resource.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Garcinia nobilis | Engl. | Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 566 (1908) |
Germination/Propagation Top
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No germination or propagation data was added yet.
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Africa click to expand
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West-central Tropical Africa
- Cameroon
- Congo
- Gabon
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West-central Tropical Africa
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000694433 |
| Tropicos | 50273049 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428059-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-2816960 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 154993 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 469933 |
| IUCN Red List | 170124274 |
| IPNI | 428059-1 |
| GBIF | 3713918 |
| EOL | 5708929 |
| CMAUP | NPO2842 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Benzophenanthridine alkaloids / Dihydrobenzophenanthridine alkaloids | |||||
| (+/-)-6-Acetonyldihydrochelerythrine | 443700 | Click to see CC(=O)CC1C2=C(C=CC(=C2OC)OC)C3=C(N1C)C4=CC5=C(C=C4C=C3)OCO5 | 405.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0702281 |
| 6-Acetonyldihydrochelerythrine | 185516 | Click to see | 405.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0702281 |
| Dihydrochelerythrine | 485077 | Click to see | 349.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0702281 |
| Lucidamine A | 23656474 | Click to see | 393.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0702281 |
| Lucidamine B | 23656475 | Click to see | 529.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0702281 |
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Benzophenanthridine alkaloids / Quaternary benzophenanthridine alkaloids | |||||
| 1-(1,2-Dimethoxy-12-methyl-[1,3]benzodioxolo[5,6-c]phenanthridin-12-ium-6-yl)propan-2-one | 6482972 | Click to see | 404.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0702281 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty alcohols / Long-chain fatty alcohols | |||||
| Pentacosan-13-ol | 14926689 | Click to see | 368.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Terpene glycosides / Triterpene glycosides / Triterpene saponins | |||||
| (4aR,5R,6aR,6aS,6bR,8aR,10S,12aR,14bS)-5-hydroxy-2,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-10-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methoxycarbonyloxan-2-yl]oxy-1,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a-carboxylic acid | 21626559 | Click to see CC1(CCC2(C(C1)C3=CCC4C5(CCC(C(C5CCC4(C3(CC2O)C)C)(C)C)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)C(=O)OC)O)O)O)C)C(=O)O)C | 662.80 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| CID 102004874 | 102004874 | Click to see CC1(CCC2(C(C1)C3=CCC4C5(CCC(C(C5CCC4(C3(CC2O)C)C)(C)C)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)CO)O)O)O)C)C(=O)O)C | 634.80 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Ecliptasaponin A | 476537 | Click to see | 634.80 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Cycloartanols and derivatives | |||||
| (1S,3R,6S,7S,8S,11S,12S,15R,16R)-15-[(2R)-4-[(2R)-3,3-dimethyloxiran-2-yl]butan-2-yl]-7,12,16-trimethylpentacyclo[9.7.0.01,3.03,8.012,16]octadecan-6-ol | 162851708 | Click to see | 428.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)80067-Q |
| (1S,3R,6S,7S,8S,11S,12S,15R,16R)-15-[(2R)-4-[(2S)-3,3-dimethyloxiran-2-yl]butan-2-yl]-7,12,16-trimethylpentacyclo[9.7.0.01,3.03,8.012,16]octadecan-6-ol | 162851707 | Click to see | 428.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)80067-Q |
| 15-[4-(3,3-Dimethyloxiran-2-yl)butan-2-yl]-7,12,16-trimethylpentacyclo[9.7.0.01,3.03,8.012,16]octadecan-6-ol | 14524553 | Click to see | 428.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)80067-Q |
| 31-Norcycloartenol | 14524546 | Click to see CC1C2CCC3C4(CCC(C4(CCC35C2(C5)CCC1O)C)C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C | 412.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)80067-Q |
| 4alpha-Hydroxymethyl-4beta,14alpha-dimethyl-9beta,19-cyclo-5alpha-cholest-24-en-3beta-ol | 21603496 | Click to see | 442.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)80067-Q |
| 7-(Hydroxymethyl)-7,12,16-trimethyl-15-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)pentacyclo[9.7.0.01,3.03,8.012,16]octadecan-6-ol | 14524555 | Click to see | 442.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)80067-Q |
| 7,12,16-Trimethyl-15-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)pentacyclo[9.7.0.01,3.03,8.012,16]octadecan-6-ol | 14524545 | Click to see CC1C2CCC3C4(CCC(C4(CCC35C2(C5)CCC1O)C)C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C | 412.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)80067-Q |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Bi- and oligothiophenes | |||||
| [5-(5-But-3-en-1-ynylthiophen-2-yl)thiophen-2-yl]methyl acetate | 5315563 | Click to see | 288.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| [5-(5-Thiophen-2-ylthiophen-2-yl)thiophen-2-yl]methyl acetate | 5321832 | Click to see | 320.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 2,2':5',2''-Terthiophene | 65067 | Click to see C1=CSC(=C1)C2=CC=C(S2)C3=CC=CS3 | 248.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| alpha-Terthienylmethanol | 454740 | Click to see C1=CSC(=C1)C2=CC=C(S2)C3=CC=C(S3)CO | 278.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Pyridines and derivatives / Pyrrolidinylpyridines | |||||
| Nicotine | 89594 | Click to see | 162.23 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Thiophenes / 2,5-disubstituted thiophenes | |||||
| (2S)-1-chloro-4-(5-penta-1,3-diynylthiophen-2-yl)but-3-yn-2-ol | 86310851 | Click to see CC#CC#CC1=CC=C(S1)C#CC(CCl)O | 248.73 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 2-Buta-1,3-diynyl-5-but-3-en-1-ynylthiophene | 5315560 | Click to see | 182.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / Coumestans | |||||
| 1,8,9-trihydroxy-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-[1]benzofuro[3,2-c]chromen-6-one | 6325048 | Click to see C1=C(C=C2C(=C1O)C3=C(C4=CC(=C(C=C4O3)O)O)C(=O)O2)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)O | 462.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Demethylwedelolactone | 5489605 | Click to see C1=C(C=C2C(=C1O)C3=C(C4=CC(=C(C=C4O3)O)O)C(=O)O2)O | 300.22 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Isodemethylwedelolactone | 5318547 | Click to see C1=C(C=C(C2=C1C3=C(C4=CC(=C(C=C4O3)O)O)C(=O)O2)O)O | 300.22 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Wedelolactone | 5281813 | Click to see | 314.25 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
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| In public collections | 0 |