The study screened extracts from 21 species of Clusiaceae native to Mexico for anti-HIV activity. Five species showed significant inhibition (≥70%) of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. Of these, extracts from Calophyllum brasiliense (hexane) and Clusia quadrangula inhibited the enzyme and were non-toxic to human cells. The C. brasiliense extract was the most potent, inhibiting viral replication with an ED50 of 37.1 μg/ml, while the C. quadrangula extract was less active. The results support Clusiaceae as a source of potential anti-HIV compounds.