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 and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Garcinia fusca

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Clusiaceae
Genus Garcinia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Garcinia fusca has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Plant parts reported in Garcinia fusca
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem

  1. Journal of natural products

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

Garcinia fusca has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Preparations reported for Garcinia fusca
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Stem bark 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem bark

  1. Journal of natural products