Garcinia dulcis
Garcinia dulcis, commonly known as the mangosteen tree, is a tropical evergreen species valued for its delicious, fleshy fruits. Native to Southeast Asia, this medicinal plant is rich in bioactive compounds. Traditionally, its various parts are utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments.
- Scientific name: Garcinia dulcis
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 |
Chemicals
Garcinia dulcis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-(2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-7-methoxy-8-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)xanthone, Morelloflavone, garcinol, morelloflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-(2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-7-methoxy-8-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)xanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Morelloflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| garcinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morelloflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Garcinia dulcis has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anti-malarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parotitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scurvy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |