Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 34: 95 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694111
Common Names
- Garcinia acutifolia
- Acutifolia Garcinia
- Garcinia Acutifolia
Description
Garcinia acutifolia (also called Sharp-leaved Garcinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Clusiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with thick, leathery leaves and fragrant, yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Garcinia acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for soil stabilization, to provide shade, and for windbreaks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garcinia acutifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garcinia acutifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Garcinia acutifolia
Garcinia acutifolia can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Garcinia acutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garcinia acutifolia?
Garcinia acutifolia
What is the common name of Garcinia acutifolia?
Sharp-Leaved Garcinia
What is the family of Garcinia acutifolia?
Clusiaceae
Species in the Garcinia genus
Garcinia tanzaniensis,
Garcinia capuronii,
Garcinia lowryi,
Garcinia acutifolia,
Garcinia adinantha,
Garcinia afzelii,
Garcinia amabilis,
Garcinia amboinensis,
Garcinia amplexicaulis,
Garcinia andamanica,
Garcinia angustifolia,
Garcinia anjouanensis,
Garcinia anomala,
Garcinia apetala,
Garcinia aphanophlebia,
Garcinia archboldiana,
Garcinia arenicola,
Garcinia aristata,
Garcinia assugu,
Garcinia asterandra,
Garcinia atroviridis,
Garcinia australis,
Garcinia bakeriana,
Garcinia balansae,
Garcinia balica,
Garcinia balimensis,
Garcinia bancana,
Garcinia barkeriana,
Garcinia beccarii,
Garcinia bicolorata,
Garcinia bifasciculata,
Garcinia binnendijkii,
Garcinia binucao,
Garcinia blumei,
Garcinia boerlagii,
Garcinia bonii,
Garcinia borneensis,
Garcinia branderhorstii,
Garcinia brasiliensis,
Garcinia brassii,
Garcinia brevipes,
Garcinia brevirostris,
Garcinia buchananii,
Garcinia buchneri,
Garcinia burkillii,
Garcinia busuangaensis,
Garcinia cadelliana,
Garcinia calcicola,
Garcinia caloneura,
Garcinia calophylla,
Species in the Clusiaceae family
Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora,
Allanblackia floribunda,
Allanblackia gabonensis,
Allanblackia kimbiliensis,
Allanblackia kisonghi,
Allanblackia marienii,
Allanblackia staneriana,
Allanblackia stuhlmannii,
Allanblackia ulugurensis,
Chrysochlamys allenii,
Chrysochlamys alterninervia,
Chrysochlamys angustifolia,
Chrysochlamys balboa,
Chrysochlamys bracteolata,
Chrysochlamys caribaea,
Chrysochlamys colombiana,
Chrysochlamys conferta,
Chrysochlamys cuneata,
Chrysochlamys dependens,
Chrysochlamys eclipes,
Chrysochlamys floribunda,
Chrysochlamys glauca,
Chrysochlamys gloriosa,
Chrysochlamys goudotii,
Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana,
Chrysochlamys laxa,
Chrysochlamys macrophylla,
Chrysochlamys membranacea,
Chrysochlamys membrillensis,
Chrysochlamys micrantha,
Chrysochlamys multiflora,
Chrysochlamys myrcioides,
Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis,
Chrysochlamys pachypoda,
Chrysochlamys pauciflora,
Chrysochlamys pavonii,
Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia,
Chrysochlamys silvicola,
Chrysochlamys skutchii,
Chrysochlamys tenuifolia,
Chrysochlamys tenuis,
Chrysochlamys ulei,
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri,
Chrysochlamys chrisharonii,
Clusia nipensis,
Clusia pachamamae,
Clusia abbottii,
Clusia acuminata,
Clusia aemygdioi,
Clusia alainii,