Garcinia fusca

Garcinia fusca · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Garcinia fusca, scientifically known as Garcinia fusca, is a remarkable tropical fruit tree native to the rainforests of Central and South America. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, this plant offers significant medicinal potential, particularly in managing inflammation and supporting metabolic health through its unique bioactive phytochemical compounds.

Family
Clusiaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Garcinia fusca

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, it is identified by its specific 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 across the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Within this territory, it can be found growing in the tropical environments of Cambodia. The species also extends its range into the lush forests of Laos. Additionally, its natural habitat includes various parts of Thailand. Finally, the geographical presence of this medicinal plant is completed by its occurrence in Vietnam.

Region Area Source
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Garcinia fusca, is highly valued in traditional medicine, where the stem bark serves as a primary component for therapeutic applications. The bark is often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds that contribute to its medicinal potency. In various herbal formulations, the stem bark is utilized for its potential properties in treating various ailments, making it a crucial part of the plant's ethnobotanical profile.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
stem Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Garcinia fusca has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fuscaxanthone A, Fuscaxanthone B, Fuscaxanthone D, Fuscaxanthone E, Fuscaxanthone F.

Chemicals reported in Garcinia fusca
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Fuscaxanthone A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fuscaxanthone B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fuscaxanthone D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fuscaxanthone E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fuscaxanthone F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fuscaxanthone G 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fuscaxanthone H 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
fuscaxanthone c 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fuscaxanthone A

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Fuscaxanthone B

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Fuscaxanthone D

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Fuscaxanthone E

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Fuscaxanthone F

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Fuscaxanthone G

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Fuscaxanthone H

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fuscaxanthone c

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Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
stem bark Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆