Garcinia gaudichaudii
Garcinia gaudichaudii, commonly known as "Garcinia" or "Mangosteen relative," is a medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its rich bioactive compounds, it possesses significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Traditionally used in folk medicine, this species offers promising potential for developing modern therapeutic treatments and natural supplements.
- Scientific name: Garcinia gaudichaudii
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it falls into the family Clusiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the 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, Garcinia gaudichaudii, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Southeast Asian region. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the natural habitats of Laos. Additionally, its presence extends into the territory of Vietnam. Therefore, its ecological niche is limited to these particular parts of Indo-China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia gaudichaudii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gaudichaudiic acid I.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gaudichaudiic acid I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Garcinia gaudichaudii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |