Garcinia epunctata
Garcinia epunctata, commonly known as the "Wild Mangosteen," is a significant medicinal plant native to the tropical forests of South America. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues, offering vast potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Garcinia epunctata
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within 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 is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Within this zone, it can be specifically located in the country of Ghana. Its presence is also documented across the borders of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the territory of Liberia. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia epunctata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulin, epunctanone, mundulea lactone, seputhecarpan A, seputheisoflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epunctanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mundulea lactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seputhecarpan A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seputheisoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxifolin 6-C-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |