Status:
valid
Authors:
Vesque
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 8: 311 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694433
Common Names
- Lucida Garcinia
- Garcinia Lucida
- Clear Garcinia
Description
Garcinia lucida (also called Shiny Garcinia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests. It is a small tree growing up to 10 meters tall with elliptic to obovate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Garcinia lucida is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and rheumatism. It is also used as a food preservative and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Garcinia lucida are small, yellow-green in color, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garcinia lucida is a tropical tree that is native to the Philippines and Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing tree, reaching a height of up to 10 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.
Where to Find Garcinia lucida
Garcinia lucida 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 lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garcinia lucida?
Garcinia lucida
What is the common name of Garcinia lucida?
Shiny Garcinia
What is the natural habitat of Garcinia lucida?
Tropical rainforests of Africa
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,