Garcinia schomburgkiana
Garcinia schomburgkiana, commonly known as the Schomburgk Garcinia, is a rare tropical plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific rainforest regions, this species contains bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits. It serves as a significant subject in ethnobotanical research for developing natural medicinal remedies.
- Scientific name: Garcinia schomburgkiana
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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. Finally, the species is identified by its 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 found across the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Specifically, its natural habitat extends into the lush environments of Cambodia. It is also distributed throughout various parts of Thailand. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Vietnam. These three countries represent the primary geographical range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia schomburgkiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oblongifolin C, schomburgbiphenyl A, schomburgbiphenyl B.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oblongifolin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schomburgbiphenyl A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schomburgbiphenyl B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |