Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 12: 285 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694361
Common Names
- Heterophylla Garcinia
- Garcinia Heterophylla
- Heterophylla's Garcinia
Description
Garcinia heterophylla (also called Heterophyllous 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 heterophylla 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 heterophylla has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garcinia hygrophila 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 heterophylla
Garcinia heterophylla is native to the tropical forests of India.
Garcinia heterophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garcinia heterophylla?
Garcinia heterophylla
What is the natural habitat of Garcinia heterophylla?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What are the common uses of Garcinia heterophylla?
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,