Garcinia brasiliensis
Garcinia brasilensis, commonly known as the Brazilian mangosteen, is a tropical medicinal plant native to South America. Renowned for its rich concentration of xanthones and bioactive compounds, it offers significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This versatile species is increasingly studied for its potential therapeutic applications in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Garcinia brasiliensis
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malpighiales, it is further organized into the family Clusiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its 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 is primarily documented within a specific regional context. Its known geographical distribution is concentrated within the nation of Brazil. More specifically, the species can be found inhabiting the Southeast region of the country. This localized presence suggests that the environmental conditions of this area are ideal for its growth. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species should prioritize studies within the Brazilian Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia brasiliensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-epiclusianone, fukugetin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-epiclusianone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fukugetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Garcinia brasiliensis has 14 reported activities identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Anticancer, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihistaminic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcerogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia brasiliensis has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, leishmaniasis, pain, arthritis, infections.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peritonitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |