Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
695043

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pittier) Hammel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76(3): 927 (1989):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694376

Common Names

  • Garcinia intermedia
  • Intermediate Garcinia
  • Garcinia intermedia

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Synonyms

  • Rheedia tonduziana Engl. [unknown]
  • Rheedia intermedia Pittier [unknown]
  • Rheedia edulis Planch. & Triana [unknown]
  • Calophyllum edule Seem. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Garcinia intermedia is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, serrated leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia intermedia 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 intermedia

Garcinia intermedia 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 intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia intermedia?

Garcinia intermedia

What is the family of Garcinia intermedia?

Clusiaceae

What is the common name of Garcinia intermedia?

Intermedia Garcinia

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-2816907: Based on the initial data import
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.