achacha
Garcinia gardneriana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (39 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Achacha, scientifically known as Garcinia gardneriana, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique chemical profile offers significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healthcare applications.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf · Seed
- Common names
- Achacha
- Scientific synonyms
- Marialva Calyptrata · Rheedia Calyptrata · 10 more
Names
Common Names
- achacha
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- achachairú
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia gardnerianaSynonyms
- Marialva calyptrata
- Rheedia calyptrata
- Rheedia spruceana var. cuneata
- Rheedia gardneriana var. parvifolia
- Rheedia gardneriana var. glaziovii
- Rheedia arubayensis
- Rheedia gardneriana
- Tovomita calyptrata
- Lamprophyllum gardnerianum
- Platorheedia pacuri
- Rheedia tenuifolia
- Platorheedia arborea
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Garcinia gardneriana, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, particularly its leaves and seeds. The leaves serve as a vital part of the plant's anatomy, often containing bioactive compounds that contribute to its therapeutic potential. Furthermore, the seed holds significant importance, as it frequently contains concentrated phytochemicals essential for its traditional uses. Together, these plant parts—the leaves and the seed—form the primary elements studied for their pharmacological benefits.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seed | Computational biology and chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Garcinia gardneriana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-epiclusianone, Betulin, Guttiferone A, Volkensiflavone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 7-epiclusianone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Guttiferone A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Volkensiflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
7-epiclusianone
- Computational biology and chemistry
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
Guttiferone A
- Computational biology and chemistry
Volkensiflavone
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Activities
Garcinia gardneriana has 25 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Analgesic, AntiHIV, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihistaminic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia gardneriana has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastritis, hepatitis, infections, pain, wounds.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| gastritis | Computational biology and chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | Computational biology and chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| G. gardneriana seed extracts in ethyl acetate | Computational biology and chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract | Therapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |