Garcinia cowa var. cowa
Garcinia cowa var. cowa, commonly known as the Malabar Gamboge, is a significant medicinal plant native to the Western Ghats of India. Renowned for its bioactive xanthones, this species is traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering profound therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Garcinia cowa var. cowa
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Garcinia cowa var. cowa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Clusiaceae and 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 wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central areas. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found extensively throughout India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is well-established in the Assam region of the subcontinent. Finally, its range extends into the unique ecological landscapes of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Garcinia cowa var. cowa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |