Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epunctata
ID:
694970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 86 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694303

Common Names

  • Garcinia epunctata
  • Garcinia Epunctata
  • Epunctata Garcinia

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Synonyms

  • Garcinia balala De Wild. [unknown]
  • Garcinia bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Garcinia brieyi De Wild. [unknown]
  • Garcinia cereo-flava Engl. [unknown]
  • Garcinia klainei Pierre ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Garcinia kuluensis Spirl. [unknown]
  • Garcinia mimfiensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Garcinia nyangensis Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Garcinia obscura Spirl. [unknown]
  • Garcinia sordido-luteola De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Garcinia epunctata (also called Punctate 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 epunctata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an astringent, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory agent. It is also used in the treatment of dysentery, diarrhea, and other digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Garcinia epunctata 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 epunctata 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 epunctata

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

Garcinia epunctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia epunctata?

Garcinia epunctata

What is the common name of Garcinia epunctata?

Epunctata Garcinia

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia epunctata?

Garcinia epunctata 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2816838: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.