Lingnan garcinia
Garcinia oblongifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (32 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Lingnan garcinia, scientifically known as Garcinia oblongifolia, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, particularly xanthones, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This plant offers significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic developments.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Fruit
- Common names
- Lingnan Garcinia
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- Lingnan Garcinia
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia oblongifoliaTaxonomical Classification
This plant, Garcinia oblongifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Clusiaceae and falls under the 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 specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found growing in the tropical environment of Hainan. It is also documented throughout the Southeast region of China. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it is known to inhabit the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Garcinia oblongifolia, possesses several distinct anatomical components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The bark is often harvested for its chemical compounds, while the lush green leaves contribute to the plant's therapeutic profile. Additionally, the slender twigs serve as integral parts of the specimen, and the characteristic fruits are frequently studied for their nutritional and bioactive potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Biomedical chromatography : BMC (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | Biomedical chromatography : BMC (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Garcinia oblongifolia has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzophenone, Benzoyl-coa, Cirsimarin, Daidzin, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzophenone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Benzoyl-coa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cirsimarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daidzin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Garcinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isovitexin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oblongifolin C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzophenone
- BMC genomics
Benzoyl-coa
- BMC genomics
Cirsimarin
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
Daidzin
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
Flavonoids
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
Garcinol
- Journal of natural products
Isovitexin
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
Kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
Oblongifolin C
- Journal of natural products
kaempferol
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
Activities
Garcinia oblongifolia has 6 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Analgesic, Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | BMC genomics (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | BMC genomics (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | BMC genomics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Biomedical chromatography : BMC (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia oblongifolia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, wound-healing.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | BMC genomics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound-healing | Biomedical chromatography : BMC (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| acetone extract of the bark of Garcinia oblongifolia | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | BMC genomics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |