Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardneriana
ID:
694989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Planch. & Triana) Zappi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 410 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694322

Common Names

  • Garcinia gardneriana
  • Garcinia Gardneriana
  • Gardneriana Garcinia

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Description

Garcinia gardneriana (also called Gardner's 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 gardneriana 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

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia gardneriana 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 gardneriana

Garcinia gardneriana is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Garcinia gardneriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia gardneriana?

Garcinia gardneriana

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia gardneriana?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What are the common uses of Garcinia gardneriana?

Used for culinary and medicinal purposes

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

José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Daniela Cristina Zappi (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zappi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972610-1: Based on the initial data import