Garcinia macgregorii
Garcinia macgregorii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Garcinia macgregorii, is a rare medicinal plant belonging to the Clusiaceae family. Indigenous to specific tropical regions, it is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential applications in treating inflammation, oxidative stress, and various ailments.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia macgregoriiSources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Philippines |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Garcinia macgregorii is characterized by its distinctive growth habit as a climber, functioning primarily as a self-supporting liana or vine. Depending on the environmental context and structural availability, its climbing mechanism can be classified through different physiological roles; it exhibits a self-supporting nature that allows it to navigate its habitat, manifesting as both an obligatory and a facultative climber. This dual capacity for self-support enables the plant to maintain its structural integrity while utilizing its vine-like form to ascend through surrounding vegetation.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Activities
Garcinia macgregorii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiplasmodial
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Conditions
Garcinia macgregorii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Plasmodium falciparum.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Plasmodium falciparum
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Preparations
Garcinia macgregorii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include sb.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sb | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sb
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology