Garcinia agnoume
Garcinia agnoume · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Garcinia agnoia, scientifically known as Garcinia agnoia, is a tropical medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to forested regions, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. This versatile species remains a significant subject in ethnobotanical research.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Allanblackia Gabonensis · Allanblackia Floribunda Var. Gabonensis
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia agnoumeSynonyms
- Allanblackia gabonensis
- Allanblackia floribunda var. gabonensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Garcinia agnonume, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Garcinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Clusiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Garcinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally in the lush environments of Cameroon. Additionally, its presence is documented across the territories of Gabon. The species also extends its range to include the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Together, these locations define the primary natural habitat for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia agnoume has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lupeol
- Frontiers in pharmacology