Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megistophylla
ID:
744587

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.W.Sweeney & Z.S.Rogers

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 533 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743920

Common Names

  • Garcinia megistophylla
  • Megistophylla Garcinia
  • Garcinia megist

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Description

Garcinia megistophylla (also called Big-leaf Garcinia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and grows up to 5 m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in moist woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia megistophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Garcinia megistophylla are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia megistophylla is a tropical tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems and rooting them in a moist medium. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Garcinia megistophylla

Garcinia megistophylla can be found in tropical Africa.

Garcinia megistophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia megistophylla?

Garcinia megistophylla

What are the common names of Garcinia megistophylla?

Common names of Garcinia megistophylla include giant garcinia and giant garcinia tree.

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia megistophylla?

Garcinia megistophylla is native to Madagascar, where it is found in tropical rainforests.

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-2896201: Based on the initial data import
Zachary Scott Rogers (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.S.Rogers' in the authors string.
Patrick W. Sweeney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.W.Sweeney' in the authors string.