Garcinia lanceifolia var. lanceifolia
Garcinia lanceifolia var. lanceifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Garcinia lanceifolia var. lanceifolia, is a remarkable tropical plant prized in traditional medicine. Belonging to the Clusiaceae family, this variety is distinguished by its unique chemical profile, offering potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a vital resource for developing natural therapeutic treatments.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Garcinia Gracilis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia lanceifolia var. lanceifoliaSynonyms
- Garcinia gracilis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Malpighiales and is a member of the family Clusiaceae. Finally, the specific variety Garcinia lanceifolia var. lanceifolia is categorized under the genus Garcinia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Clusiaceae |
| Genus | Garcinia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several key regions across South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Its range also extends into the mountainous terrains of the East Himalaya. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species is documented to inhabit Cambodia. Finally, its presence is also noted within the borders of Laos.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Garcinia lanceifolia var. lanceifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cochinchinoxanthone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cochinchinoxanthone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cochinchinoxanthone
- Journal of natural products