Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holttumii
ID:
695030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1924: 261 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694363

Common Names

  • Holttumii Garcinia
  • Garcinia Holttumii
  • Holttumii's Garcinia

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Description

Garcinia holttumii (also called Holttum'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 holttumii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and rheumatism. It is also used as a food preservative and in the production of cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Garcinia holttumii are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia imberti 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 holttumii

Garcinia holttumii can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Garcinia holttumii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia holttumii?

Garcinia holttumii

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia holttumii?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What are the common uses of Garcinia holttumii?

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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