Garcinia nigrolineata
Garcinia nigrolineaata, commonly known as Black-veined Garcinia, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential. This species is increasingly studied for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it a vital subject in traditional and modern ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Garcinia nigrolineata
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malpighiales, it is situated in the family Clusiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Garcinia, and species name, Garcinia nigrolineaata.
| 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 diverse geographical distribution across several key tropical regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is specifically documented to grow in the state of Assam. Its range extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in both Myanmar and Vietnam. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout the Malesia region, particularly in Malaya. These locations highlight the plant's presence across various Southeast Asian ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia nigrolineata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzopyran.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzopyran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Garcinia nigrolineata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |