Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
694864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jum. & H.Perrier) P.W.Sweeney & Z.S.Rogers

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 530 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694197

Common Names

  • Garcinia calcicola
  • Calcicola Garcinia
  • Garcinia

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Synonyms

  • Rheedia calcicola Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Garcinia calcicola (also called Calcareous 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 calcicola is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and fever. It is also used as a natural food preservative and flavoring agent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Garcinia calcicola are small, white, and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia calcicola is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a sterile, sandy medium and kept moist. Germination can take up to a year.

Where to Find Garcinia calcicola

Garcinia calcicola is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Garcinia calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia calcicola?

Garcinia calcicola

What is the common name of Garcinia calcicola?

Calcareous Garcinia

What is the family of Garcinia calcicola?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2816738: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Lucien Jumelle (1866-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jum.' in the authors string.
Zachary Scott Rogers (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.S.Rogers' in the authors string.
Patrick W. Sweeney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.W.Sweeney' in the authors string.