Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
695042

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thouars) Choisy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Mém. Nouv. Gen. Guttif. 17. 1823

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694375

Common Names

  • Indica Garcinia
  • Garcinia Indica
  • Indica's Garcinia

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Synonyms

  • Oxycarpus indica Poir. [unknown]
  • Stalagmitis indica G.Don [unknown]
  • Stalagmitis purpurea G.Don [unknown]
  • Brindonia celebica Thouars [unknown]
  • Brindonia indica Thouars [unknown]
  • Brindonia oxycarpa Thouars [unknown]
  • Garcinia celebica Desr. [illegitimate]
  • Garcinia purpurea Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Garcinia indica (also called Indian 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 indica is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes, fever, and digestive disorders. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as a tonic for the liver and kidneys.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia indica 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 indica is a tropical evergreen tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil. The tree prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Garcinia indica

Garcinia indica is native to India and Sri Lanka and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also cultivated in many parts of the world.

Garcinia indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia indica?

Garcinia indica

What is the common name of Garcinia indica?

Indica Garcinia

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia indica?

Garcinia indica 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-2816906: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.
Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.
IPNI Record: 77306288-1: Added by the Oct 2022 IPNI import.