Garcinia macgregorii
Garcinia macgregorii, commonly known as a rare member of the Clusiaceae family, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific tropical ecosystems. Valued for its unique phytochemical properties, it offers significant potential in ethnopharmacology. Research into its bioactive compounds continues to uncover promising applications for modern therapeutic developments.
- Scientific name: Garcinia macgregorii
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Clusiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Garcinia, with the species name being macgregorii.
| 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 is specifically identified within the broad botanical region of Malesia. Within this expansive area, its occurrence is documented in the Philippines. This indicates a relatively localized distribution compared to other species in the genus. Because it is found in these specific tropical locales, it remains an important part of the regional flora. Consequently, its geographical footprint is defined by these unique Southeast Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Activities
Garcinia macgregorii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia macgregorii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |