Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 6: 71 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694290
Common Names
- Garcinia echinocarpa
- Garcinia Echinocarpa
- Echinocarpa Garcinia
Description
Garcinia echinocarpa (also called Spiny-Fruited 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 echinocarpa is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Garcinia echinocarpa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garcinia echinocarpa is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia and is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It grows best in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Garcinia echinocarpa
Garcinia echinocarpa is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Garcinia echinocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garcinia echinocarpa?
Garcinia echinocarpa
What is the common name of Garcinia echinocarpa?
Echinocarpa Garcinia
What is the natural habitat of Garcinia echinocarpa?
Garcinia echinocarpa is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,