Garcinia aristata
Garcinia aristata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Garcinia aristata, scientifically known as Garcinia aristata, is a medicinal plant native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its high hydroxycitric acid content, it is widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. This potent plant offers significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making it vital for holistic wellness.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Rheedia Aristata
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia aristataSynonyms
- Rheedia aristata
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Rheedia aristata
- Espuela de caballero
- Manajú
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Garcinia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Clusiaceae |
| Genus | Garcinia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is found within specific regions of the Caribbean archipelago. Its presence is documented across several island nations in this tropical area. Specifically, it can be located in the country of Cuba. Additionally, the species inhabits the Dominican Republic. Finally, its geographical range extends to include Haiti.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Cuba |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic |
| Caribbean | Haiti |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Garcinia aristata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Garcinia aristata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Aristophenone B, aristophenone A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aristophenone B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aristophenone A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aristophenone B
- Journal of natural products
aristophenone A
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Garcinia aristata has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include fruits.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruits | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruits
- Journal of natural products