Garcinia lucida

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Garcinia nobilis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Clusiaceae. It is further identified by its genus, Garcinia, which contains the species Garcinia lucida.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily located within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Its specific geographical range includes the country of Cameroon. Additionally, it can be found growing within the borders of Congo. The distribution also extends into the nation of Gabon. Consequently, these three countries represent the core areas where the species occurs.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Garcinia lucida is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. It manifests primarily as a tree, exhibiting a robust and woody nature throughout its development. In terms of its climbing capacity, the plant displays characteristics of a self-supporting liana or vine, functioning as a self-supporting climber rather than an obligatory or facultative one, which allows it to maintain its structure within its natural habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Garcinia lucida has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, seed, stem.

Leaf

1. Fitoterapia

Seed

1. Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition)

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Garcinia lucida has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-prenyl-2-(3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)-1,3,5,8-tetrahydroxyxanthone, 6-Acetonyldihydrochelerythrine, Dihydrochelerythrine, Kokusaginine, P99.

4-prenyl-2-(3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)-1,3,5,8-tetrahydroxyxanthone

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

6-Acetonyldihydrochelerythrine

1. Journal of natural products

Dihydrochelerythrine

1. Journal of natural products

Kokusaginine

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

P99

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Tannins

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

lucidamine B

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Garcinia lucida has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiprotozoal.

Antibacterial

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Antiprotozoal

1. Journal of natural products

Medicinal Uses

Garcinia lucida has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani, bacterial infections, urinary tract infections.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations