Garcinia crassifolia
Garcinia crassifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Garcinia crassifolia, is a tropical evergreen tree prized for its diverse medicinal and culinary properties. Native to various humid regions, this plant yields nutrient-rich fruits and bioactive compounds. It is widely utilized in traditional medicine to address inflammation, digestive issues, and oxidative stress, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia crassifoliaDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Garcinia crassifolia, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily centered within the region of Papuasia. Specifically, this medicinal species can be found growing in the Solomon Islands. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an endemic element of that particular island group. Understanding such a restricted habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Papuasia | Solomon Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Garcinia crassifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Garcinia crassifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem bark
- Journal of natural products