Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esculenta
ID:
694973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.H.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 495 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694306

Common Names

  • Garcinia esculenta
  • Garcinia Esculenta
  • Esculenta Garcinia

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Description

Garcinia esculenta (also called Edible 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 esculenta is used in 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 esculenta 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 esculenta 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 esculenta

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

Garcinia esculenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia esculenta?

Garcinia esculenta

What is the common name of Garcinia esculenta?

Esculenta Garcinia

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia esculenta?

Garcinia esculenta 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-2816840: Based on the initial data import
Yan Hui Li (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Li' in the authors string.