Garcinia zeylanica
Garcinia zeylanica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Garcinia zeylanica, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, particularly xanthones, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. This remarkable species offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Garcinia Cambogia Var. Zeylanica
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia zeylanicaSynonyms
- Garcinia cambogia var. zeylanica
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Garcinia zeylanica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Conditions
Garcinia zeylanica has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include MRSA, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Mrsa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular disease | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dyslipidemia | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Mrsa
- Ancient science of life
Cardiovascular disease
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Dyslipidemia
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Preparations
Garcinia zeylanica has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Aqueous and ethanolic extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous and ethanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aqueous and ethanolic extracts
- Ancient science of life