Maphuut
Garcinia dulcis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Maphuut, scientifically known as Garcinia dulcis, is a versatile tropical fruit tree native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its unique, tangy flavor, this plant offers significant medicinal value. Its various parts are traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat ailments, highlighting its importance in both gastronomy and traditional pharmacology.
Names
Common Names
- Claudie mangosteen
- eggtree
- Yellow Mangosteen
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia dulcisSynonyms
- Stalagmitis javanensis
- Stalagmitis dulcis
- Garcinia vilersiana
- Xanthochymus dulcis
- Xanthochymus javanensis
- Stalagmitis elliptica
- Garcinia cambodgiensis
- Garcinia andamanica
- Garcinia andamanica var. pubescens
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Malpighiales and falls under the family Clusiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be specifically found in the state of Assam. Its range extends into the Indo-China region, where it is native to the Andaman Islands. Furthermore, the species is well-established in the mainland territories of Cambodia and Laos. Finally, its presence is also recorded throughout Myanmar, completing its regional spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Garcinia dulcis, possesses various anatomical components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The leaves are often studied for their phytochemical content, while the fruits serve as a primary part of the plant's identity and traditional use. Within the structural framework, the stem bark and the general bark are significant parts that may contain bioactive compounds. Additionally, the seeds are another essential component that contributes to the plant's overall medicinal profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | PeerJ (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | The Journal of toxicological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Garcinia dulcis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Morelloflavone, 1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-(2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-7-methoxy-8-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)xanthone, Garcinol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Morelloflavone | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-(2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-7-methoxy-8-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)xanthone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Garcinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Morelloflavone
- American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology
- Biochimica et biophysica acta
1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-(2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-7-methoxy-8-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)xanthone
- Natural product research
Garcinol
- Nutrients
Activities
Garcinia dulcis has 3 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | PeerJ (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | PeerJ (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia dulcis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-malarial, cough, parotitis, scurvy, sore throat.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| anti-malarial | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parotitis | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scurvy | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Garcinol Extracted from Garcinia dulcis | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark extract | The Journal of toxicological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| garcinol isolated from Garcinia dulcis fruit | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic crude extracts | PeerJ (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether extract of stem bark | The Journal of toxicological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |