Garcinia succifolia
Garcinia succifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Garcinia succifolia, scientifically known as Garcinia succifolia, is a remarkable tropical plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its antioxidant-rich compounds and unique phytochemical profile, this species offers significant potential in traditional medicine, particularly for managing inflammation and supporting overall metabolic health through its bioactive constituents.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Garcinia Loniceroides
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia succifoliaSynonyms
- Garcinia loniceroides
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Malpighiales, and the family Clusiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Garcinia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Clusiaceae |
| Genus | Garcinia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across parts of Southeast and South Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is notably recorded in the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species extends its territory into the Indo-China region. Specifically, it can be found growing naturally within the country of Myanmar. These distinct locations define the primary natural habitats for Garcinia succifolia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Garcinia succifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isoxanthochymol, Xanthochymol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isoxanthochymol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Xanthochymol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Isoxanthochymol
- Journal of AOAC International
Xanthochymol
- Journal of AOAC International