Garcinia fusca
Garcinia fusca, commonly known as the forest mangosteen, is a tropical plant prized for its diverse medicinal properties. Rich in bioactive compounds like xanthones, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. This potent botanical serves as a vital resource in holistic wellness and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Garcinia fusca
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 |
Chemicals
Garcinia fusca has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fuscaxanthone A, fuscaxanthone B, fuscaxanthone C, fuscaxanthone D, fuscaxanthone E.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fuscaxanthone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fuscaxanthone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fuscaxanthone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fuscaxanthone D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fuscaxanthone E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fuscaxanthone F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fuscaxanthone G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fuscaxanthone H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |