Garcinia anomala
Garcinia anomala, commonly known as the wild mangosteen, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its fruits and bark contain bioactive compounds valued for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential.
- Scientific name: Garcinia anomala
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |