Garcinia buchananii
| Garcinia buchananii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Clusiaceae |
| Genus: | Garcinia |
| Species: | G. buchananii |
| Binomial name | |
| Garcinia buchananii | |
Garcinia buchananii is a species of shrub or tree in the family of Clusiaceae with a native range from southern Ethiopia to southern tropical Africa.[1] Its bark has traditionally been extracted for various applications in African folk medicines including diarrhea, dysentery, and abdominal pain and its fruit is edible and is often consumed locally.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Garcinia buchananii Baker". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
- ↑ Balemba OB; Bhattarai Y; Stenkamp-Strahm C; Lesakit MS; Mawe GM. "The traditional anti-diarrheal remedy, Garcinia buchananii stem bark extract, inhibits propulsive motility and fast synaptic potentials in the guinea pig distal colon". Neurogastroenterology & Motility. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
- ↑ Abdisa ZK; Andersa KN; Tadesse AY; Ahmed EH; Alemu TT; Mohammed HH. "A comparative study of proximate compositions, phytochemical constituents, and anti-nutritional contents of pulps and seeds of Garcinia buchananii fruit". Heliyon. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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