Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bakeriana
ID:
694814

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Borhidi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 26(3-4): 261, as 'bakeriana'. 1981 [1980 publ. 1981]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694147

Common Names

  • Garcinia bakeriana
  • Baker's Garcinia
  • Garcinia

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Description

Garcinia bakeriana (also called Baker's Garcinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It is found in lowland and hill forests, often in disturbed areas, at elevations up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia bakeriana 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

The flower of Garcinia bakeriana is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia bakeriana 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 bakeriana

Garcinia bakeriana is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Garcinia bakeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia bakeriana?

Garcinia bakeriana

Where is Garcinia bakeriana found?

Garcinia bakeriana is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

What is the common name of Garcinia bakeriana?

Garcinia bakeriana is commonly known as the Indian gamboge

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2816690: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.