Garcinia zeylanica
Garcinia zeylanica, commonly known as Ceylon Mangosteen, is a tropical medicinal plant native to Sri Lanka. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, it contains unique bioactive compounds like xanthones. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential in treating inflammation, skin disorders, and various oxidative stress-related ailments.
- Scientific name: Garcinia zeylanica
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Garcinia, specifically as the species Garcinia zeylanica.
| 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 zeylanica, possesses a specific distribution focused within the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat is primarily located within the borders of India. Additionally, this species is widely documented as being native to Sri Lanka. These two regions represent the core geographical range for the plant's occurrence in the wild. Consequently, its presence is closely tied to the tropical ecosystems found across these specific South Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Activities
Garcinia zeylanica 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia zeylanica has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include MRSA, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |