Garcinia vieillardii
Garcinia vieillardii, commonly known as the African mangosteen, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical rainforests. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, it contains bioactive compounds like xanthones. Traditionally used to treat inflammation and digestive ailments, this species offers significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Garcinia vieillardii
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Pacific
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, its specific taxonomic placement is 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, known scientifically as Garcinia vieillardii, possesses a very specific and localized geographical range. Its natural occurrence is confined to the unique island ecosystems found within the Southwestern Pacific region. Specifically, this medicinal species is native to the territory of New Caledonia. Because it is endemic to this particular area, it is not found growing wild in other parts of the world. Consequently, the conservation of its habitat in New Caledonia is essential for the survival of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia vieillardii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-O-methyl-2-deprenylrheediaxanthone B, vieillardixanthone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-O-methyl-2-deprenylrheediaxanthone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vieillardixanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Garcinia vieillardii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |