Garcinia decussata

Garcinia decussata
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 2.3) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Clusiaceae
Genus:	Garcinia
Species:	G. decussata
Binomial name
Garcinia decussata Adams

Garcinia decussata also known as the "hat stand tree" is a species of flowering plant in the family Clusiaceae. A relative of the mangosteen, it is a small tree less than 3 m in height. This plant, found only in Jamaica, is being researched the University of the West Indies for possible use in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. It is threatened by habitat loss though it can still be found in areas of the John Crow Mountains. ^[2]

References

1. World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Garcinia decussata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 1998: e.T35535A9939601. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T35535A9939601.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.
2. Loewe, Ruth (April 30, 2011). [naturalhistorysocietyjamaica.org/nature/NaturesJottings2011-06.pdf "FIELD TRIP TO JOHN CROW MOUNTAINS, ECCLESTOWN, PORTLAND SEARCH FOR *Garcinia decussata* AND *Clusia portlandica*"] (PDF). Natural History Society Jamaica. Retrieved January 14, 2022.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)