Cambogia
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Species Guides
1Cambogia is a synonymized in the Clusiaceae, originally described by Linnaeus. It is now treated as part of Garcinia, a genus of tropical trees and shrubs. The name persists primarily in historical literature and in the "Malabar tamarind" for Garcinia gummi-gutta.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cambogia: /kæmˈboʊdʒiə/
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Human Relevance
The name "Cambogia" survives in commerce as "Garcinia cambogia," a marketing term for extracts of Garcinia gummi-gutta used in weight-loss supplements. These products lack robust clinical evidence for efficacy and have been associated with adverse effects including hepatotoxicity.
Similar Taxa
- GarciniaCambogia is now synonymized under Garcinia; formerly placed in Cambogia are classified within Garcinia.
Misconceptions
The name "Garcinia cambogia" is widely used in dietary supplement marketing, but this is not a valid . It refers to Garcinia gummi-gutta, and the continued use of "cambogia" as a epithet is taxonomically incorrect.
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Taxonomic history
Linnaeus established Cambogia in 1753, but the was later merged into Garcinia based on morphological and phylogenetic evidence. The name remains in use only as a synonym.