Garcinia humilis
Garcinia humilis, commonly known as the small garcinia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat digestive ailments and skin conditions, offering a natural approach to enhancing overall wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Garcinia humilis
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 exhibits a widespread presence across several regions within the Caribbean. Specifically, its geographical footprint includes the island nation of Haiti. It is also documented as growing in Jamaica and throughout the Leeward Islands. Furthermore, the species can be found within the Windward Islands. Finally, its distribution extends to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia humilis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amentoflavone, canophyllol, friedelin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| canophyllol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Garcinia humilis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Digestive, Diuretic, Inflammatory.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia humilis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuretic effect, hypersensitivity.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diuretic effect | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypersensitivity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |