Garcinia atroviridis
Garcinia atroviridis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Garcinia atroviridis, scientifically known as Garcinia atroviridis, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential. This species is increasingly studied for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making it a valuable resource in traditional and modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia atroviridisTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Clusiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the 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 broad geographical distribution across several key ecological regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam and throughout the East Himalaya. Its presence extends into the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting areas of Myanmar and Thailand. Additionally, the species reaches further into the Malesia zone, where it is documented on the island of Borneo. Together, these locations highlight the diverse tropical and subtropical habitats favored by the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Garcinia atroviridis, possesses various components that contribute to its traditional medicinal profile, with a specific focus on its roots. The roots of this species are often utilized in herbal preparations due to their unique phytochemical properties, which are believed to hold significant therapeutic potential. In many ethnobotanical practices, the extraction of bioactive compounds from the root system is essential for formulating remedies used to treat various ailments.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Garcinia atroviridis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Hydroxycitric acid, Atroviridin, Garcinia acid, naringenin, palmitic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Hydroxycitric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Atroviridin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Garcinia acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitoleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Hydroxycitric acid
- Dr. Duke
Atroviridin
- Dr. Duke
Garcinia acid
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
naringenin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
palmitic acid
- Natural product research
palmitoleic acid
- Natural product research
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia atroviridis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include H1N1, MCF-7 cells, Obesity, body weight, influenza.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| H1N1 | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MCF-7 cells | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Obesity | Current issues in molecular biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| body weight | World journal of gastroenterology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |