Garcinia pyrifera
Garcinia pyrifera, commonly known as the Malabar gamboge, is a significant medicinal plant native to the Western Ghats. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, particularly xanthones, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various infections, offering immense therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Garcinia pyrifera
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Garcinia pyrifera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae. Its specific taxonomic classification concludes within 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 is primarily documented within the specific geographical region of Malesia. Within this broad tropical zone, its presence is notably recorded in Malaya. The distribution of Garcinia pyrifera is therefore closely tied to these Southeast Asian forest ecosystems. Understanding its localized habitat is essential for studying its natural ecological niche. Consequently, its range remains concentrated within these specific tropical boundaries.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia pyrifera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include guttiferone E, xanthochymol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| guttiferone E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthochymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |