Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnophylla
ID:
1409189

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Hammel

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 3. [30 Mar 2015] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421654


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Description

Garcinia magnophylla (also called 'Large-leaved Garcinia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Clusiaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is an erect shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall, with large, ovate leaves and small, white, four-petaled flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia magnophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia magnophylla has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia magnophylla is a tropical tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Garcinia magnophylla

Garcinia magnophylla can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Garcinia magnophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia magnophylla?

Garcinia magnophylla

What is the family of Garcinia magnophylla?

Clusiaceae

Where is Garcinia magnophylla found?

South America

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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.