Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leggeae
ID:
1325389

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.E.Cooper

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 14 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337843

Common Names

  • Garcinia leggeae
  • Garcinia
  • Leggeae

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Description

Garcinia leggeae (also called Legge's Garcinia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree with yellow flowers that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical forests and is often found in lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia leggeae is used in traditional medicine and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Garcinia leggeae are white to yellowish-white in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia leggeae is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Garcinia leggeae

Garcinia leggeae is native to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It can be found in lowland and montane forests.

Garcinia leggeae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia leggeae?

Garcinia leggeae

What are the common names of Garcinia leggeae?

Legge's Garcinia

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia leggeae?

Tropical moist montane forests

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

Wendy Elizabeth Cooper (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Cooper' in the authors string.