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Garcinia anomala

Garcinia anomala · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Garcinia anomala, scientifically known as Garcinia anomala, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is extensively used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This potent species offers significant potential for pharmacological research and holistic healing through its bioactive compounds.

Family
Clusiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Garcinia Bracteata · Garcinia Monosperma · 1 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Garcinia anomala

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Garcinia anomala, 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 range primarily concentrated within the Asian continent. In China, its distribution is noted in the South-Central and Southeast regions. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, it is found growing in the area of Assam. The species also extends its presence into the nation of Bangladesh. Finally, its habitat encompasses the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Garcinia anomala, utilizes its various vegetative structures for both biological function and traditional medicinal applications. The leaves, which are characteristic of the species, are typically arranged in an alternate pattern along the stems and serve as the primary site for photosynthesis. Whether referring to the collection of leaves or a single individual leaf, these structures are often studied for their phytochemical properties, as they contain bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Journal of natural products (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆

Chemicals

Garcinia anomala has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isobractatin, 1-O-methyl-8-methoxy-8,8a-dihydrobractatin, 1-O-methylbractatin, 1-O-methylisobractatin, 1-O-methylneobractatin.

Chemicals reported in Garcinia anomala
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Isobractatin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-O-methyl-8-methoxy-8,8a-dihydrobractatin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-O-methylbractatin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-O-methylisobractatin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-O-methylneobractatin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neobractatin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
bractatin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Isobractatin

  1. Journal of natural products
  2. Planta medica

1-O-methyl-8-methoxy-8,8a-dihydrobractatin

  1. Journal of natural products

1-O-methylbractatin

  1. Journal of natural products

1-O-methylisobractatin

  1. Journal of natural products

1-O-methylneobractatin

  1. Journal of natural products

Neobractatin

  1. Planta medica

bractatin

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
leaf extract Journal of natural products (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethanol extract Natural product research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extracts of Garcinia bracteata leaves Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆