Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gamblei
ID:
1335690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shameer, T.Sabu & N.Mohanan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 297(1): 71 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348144


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Description

Garcinia gamblei (also called Gamble's Garcinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia gamblei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia gamblei has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia gamblei can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.

Where to Find Garcinia gamblei

Garcinia gamblei is found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Garcinia gamblei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia gamblei?

Garcinia gamblei

What is the common name of Garcinia gamblei?

Gamble's Garcinia

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia gamblei?

It is found in India and Sri Lanka.

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

Narayanan Nair Mohanan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Mohanan' in the authors string.
T. Sabu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Sabu' in the authors string.
Peerumuhammed Subaida Shameer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shameer' in the authors string.