Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
695037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) C.D.Adams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 312 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694370

Common Names

  • Humilis Garcinia
  • Garcinia Humilis
  • Humilis's Garcinia

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Synonyms

  • Mammea lateriflora Griseb. [unknown]
  • Rheedia americana Christm. [unknown]
  • Rheedia humilis (Vahl) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Malpighia mitis Rchb. ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Rheedia lateriflora L. [unknown]
  • Mammea humilis Vahl [unknown]
  • Mammea humilis plumieri Griseb. [unknown]
  • Mammea humilis vahlii Griseb. [unknown]
  • Rheedia sessiliflora Planch. [unknown]
  • Rheedia sieberi Choisy [unknown]

Description

Garcinia humilis (also called Humile 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 humilis 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

Garcinia humilis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia humilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Plant seeds in a well-draining soil and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Garcinia humilis

Garcinia humilis is native to the tropical forests of India.

Garcinia humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia humilis?

Garcinia humilis

What is the common name of Garcinia humilis?

Humilis Garcinia

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia humilis?

Garcinia humilis is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2816901: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Charles Dennis Adams (1920-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Adams' in the authors string.