Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grahamii
ID:
695006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. 5: 32 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694339

Common Names

  • Grahamii Garcinia
  • Garcinia Grahamii
  • Grahamii's Garcinia

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Description

Garcinia grahamii (also called African Mangosteen, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and moist riverine forest. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia grahamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The fruit is edible and can be used to make juices and syrups. The bark and leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia grahamii 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 grahamii is a small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seeds, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be planted in a pot with a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.

Where to Find Garcinia grahamii

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

Garcinia grahamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia grahamii?

Garcinia grahamii

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia grahamii?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What are the common uses of Garcinia grahamii?

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,

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