Garcinia celebica
Garcinia celebica, commonly known as Celebes mangosteen, is a rare medicinal plant native to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Renowned for its bioactive xanthones, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. It is traditionally valued for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making it a subject of intense pharmacological interest and study.
- Scientific name: Garcinia celebica
- 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. Ultimately, the medicinal species Garcinia celebica 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 distribution spanning across parts of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India. Its range extends further into the Indo-China region, where it is present in Cambodia. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Laos and Myanmar. Finally, the plant completes its regional presence by inhabiting the tropical areas of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia celebica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, Catechin, Friedeline, catechin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedeline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Garcinia celebica has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia celebica has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, breast cancer, influenza virus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |