Garcinia oleosperma
Garcinia oleoserpma, commonly known as the wild mangosteen, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, it contains bioactive compounds with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This species holds great potential in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology for treating various ailments.
- Scientific name: Garcinia oleosperma
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 and is identified by the genus Garcinia. Specifically, Garcinia oleospermum represents a unique species within this systematic hierarchy.
| 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 distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Benin and Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Additionally, its range extends to the territory of Cabinda within the same West-Central region. Collectively, these locations highlight a concentrated habitat within tropical African ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Activities
Garcinia oleosperma has 9 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aphrodisiac, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodisiac | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |