Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
694900

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Choisy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Mém. Nouv. Gen. Guttif. 17. 1823

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694233

Common Names

  • Garcinia cochinchinensis
  • Cochinchinensis Garcinia
  • Cochinchinensis Garcinia Fruit

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Synonyms

  • Stalagmitis cochinchinensis G.Don [unknown]
  • Stalagmitis acida Cambess. ex Spach [unknown]
  • Brindonia cochinchinensis Thouars [unknown]
  • Garcinia loureiroi Pierre [unknown]
  • Oxycarpus cochinchinensis Lour. [unknown]

Description

Garcinia cochinchinensis (also called 'Cochinchinensis Garcinia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Clusiaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 m in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to New Guinea, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforest to montane forest.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia cochinchinensis 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

Garcinia cochinchinensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia cochinchinensis is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in the region for its edible fruits. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Garcinia cochinchinensis

Garcinia cochinchinensis is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Garcinia cochinchinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia cochinchinensis?

Garcinia cochinchinensis

What is the common name of Garcinia cochinchinensis?

Cochin garcinia

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia cochinchinensis?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-2816773: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.
IPNI Record: 77306286-1: Added by the Oct 2022 IPNI import.