Garcinia gaudichaudii
Garcinia gaudichaudii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Garcinia gaudichaudii, scientifically known as Garcinia gaudichaudii, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers study its unique chemical profile to explore its diverse applications in pharmacology and traditional healing practices worldwide.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia gaudichaudiiTaxonomical 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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gaudichaudiic acid I.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| gaudichaudiic acid I | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
gaudichaudiic acid I
- Organic letters
Activities
Garcinia gaudichaudii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Organic letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Organic letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |