Garcinia linii
Garcinia lini, commonly known as the Malabar tamarind, is a medicinal plant native to the Western Ghats of India. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-obesity properties, it is frequently used in traditional Ayurveda to aid digestion, manage weight, and treat various ailments, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Garcinia linii
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae. Finally, it 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 very specific and limited geographical range within the region of Eastern Asia. Its presence is primarily documented in the island territory of Taiwan. Within this localized habitat, the species occupies particular ecological niches suitable for its growth. Because its distribution is so concentrated, it is considered an endemic or highly localized species in this area. Consequently, the survival of this medicinal plant is closely tied to the environmental stability of its Taiwanese home.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia linii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzopyrans, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzopyrans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |