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Clusia

Clusia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Clusia, scientifically known as Clusia, is a versatile genus of evergreen shrubs and trees prized for their medicinal properties. Native to tropical regions, various species offer therapeutic benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory to antimicrobial effects. Renowned in traditional medicine, these resilient plants continue to inspire modern pharmacological research and discovery.

Family
Not available
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Fruit
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Clusia

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several continents and ocean basins. In the Southern Hemisphere, it can be found within the Northern Provinces of Southern Africa. Its presence extends to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically throughout Sri Lanka. Moving across the ocean, the species is located in the North-Central Pacific region of Hawaii. Finally, its range includes Mexico Central and the Southeastern United States, particularly in Florida.

Region Area
Southern Africa Northern Provinces
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka
North-Central Pacific Hawaii
Southeastern U.S.A. Florida
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Northwest
Mexico Mexico Southwest
Mexico Mexico Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Clusia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Plant parts reported in Clusia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 12 supporting sources ★★★★★

Fruit

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  3. Molecular biology reports
  4. Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry
  5. Journal of biomedical materials research
View 7 additional sources
  1. Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics
  2. World journal of biological chemistry
  3. Journal of pharmacobio-dynamics
  4. Frontiers in plant science
  5. Chemistry & biodiversity
  6. BMC complementary and alternative medicine
  7. BMC biology

Preparations

Clusia has 7 reported preparations identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include SPSC, extract from gardenia, fruits, gardenia, gardenia extraction.

Preparations reported for Clusia
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Spsc 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extract from gardenia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fruits 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gardenia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gardenia extraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Plant extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tea infusions 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Spsc

  1. Frontiers in medicine

Extract from gardenia

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Fruits

  1. Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry

Gardenia

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Gardenia extraction

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Plant extracts

  1. Heliyon

Tea infusions

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity