Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diospyrifolia
ID:
694948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. 5: 87 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694281

Common Names

  • Garcinia diospyrifolia
  • Garcinia Diospyroides
  • Garcinia Diospyroides var. Diospyrifolia

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Synonyms

  • Garcinia opaca King [unknown]
  • Garcinia opaca dumosa Whitmore [unknown]

Description

Garcinia diospyrifolia (also called Diospyros-Leaved Garcinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall, with a dense, spreading crown and leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia diospyrifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Garcinia diospyrifolia var. cataractalis (Whitmore) Nazre

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Garcinia diospyrifolia are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia diospyrifolia is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and rooting them in moist soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Garcinia diospyrifolia

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

Garcinia diospyrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia diospyrifolia?

Garcinia diospyrifolia

What type of plant is Garcinia diospyrifolia?

It is a tree

Where is Garcinia diospyrifolia found?

It is found in South East 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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