Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
694936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vesque

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 8: 482 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694269

Common Names

  • Garcinia decipiens
  • Decipiens Garcinia
  • Decipiens Garcinia Fruit

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Synonyms

  • Garcinia ochrocarpoides Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Ochrocarpos decipiens Baill. [unknown]
  • Ochrocarpos macrophyllus O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Garcinia decipiens (also called 'Decipiens 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 decipiens is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia decipiens 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 decipiens is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It is also tolerant of frost and can be grown in areas with cold winters. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Garcinia decipiens

Garcinia decipiens is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

Garcinia decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia decipiens?

Garcinia decipiens

What is the common name of Garcinia decipiens?

Decipiens garcinia

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia decipiens?

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,

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