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 fuscaTaxonomical 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.
| 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
- Journal of natural products
Fuscaxanthone B
- Journal of natural products
Fuscaxanthone D
- Journal of natural products
Fuscaxanthone E
- Journal of natural products
Fuscaxanthone F
- Journal of natural products
Fuscaxanthone G
- Journal of natural products
Fuscaxanthone H
- Journal of natural products
fuscaxanthone c
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |