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.

Family
Clusiaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Fruit · Leaf
Common names
Claudie Mangosteen · Eggtree · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Stalagmitis Javanensis · Stalagmitis Dulcis · 7 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Garcinia dulcis

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Garcinia dulcis
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

  1. American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology
  2. Biochimica et biophysica acta

1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-(2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-7-methoxy-8-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)xanthone

  1. Natural product research

Garcinol

  1. 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) ★☆☆☆☆