Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hermonii
ID:
695025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Ceylon J. Sci., Biol. Sci. 12: 64 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694358

Common Names

  • Hermonii Garcinia
  • Garcinia Hermonii
  • Hermonii's Garcinia

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Description

Garcinia hermonii (also called Hermon's Garcinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Clusiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests, usually at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia hermonii 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 hermonii 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 huillensis is a tropical species native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers warm, humid climates and is best grown in full sun. Propagation is usually done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Garcinia hermonii

Garcinia hermonii is native to the tropical forests of India.

Garcinia hermonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia hermonii?

Garcinia hermonii

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia hermonii?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What are the common uses of Garcinia hermonii?

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,