Garcinia gardneriana
Garcinia gardneriana, commonly known as the Garcinia tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it offers promising therapeutic potential. Researchers are increasingly exploring its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, highlighting its growing importance in natural pharmacology and traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Garcinia gardneriana
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 ordered under Malpighiales and placed in the family Clusiaceae. Specifically, Garcinia gardneriana is identified by its 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 exhibits a broad distribution across the tropical regions of South America. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found in French Guiana and Venezuela. Moving toward the western side of the continent, its range extends into Colombia and Ecuador. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the territory of Bolivia. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's presence in diverse South American ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia gardneriana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-epiclusianone, guttiferone-A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-epiclusianone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guttiferone-A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Garcinia gardneriana has 14 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antihistaminic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihistaminic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcerogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia gardneriana has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastritis, hepatitis, infections, pain, wounds.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |