Garcinia atroviridis
Garcinia atroviridis, commonly known as a potent medicinal plant, holds significant value in traditional herbal medicine. Native to tropical regions, this species is prized for its diverse bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and treatments.
- Scientific name: Garcinia atroviridis
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical 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 |
Chemicals
Garcinia atroviridis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include garcinia acid, naringenin, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| garcinia acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia atroviridis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include H1N1, MCF-7 cells, Obesity, body weight, influenza.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| H1N1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MCF-7 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| body weight | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |