Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merguensis
ID:
695133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. : t. 116 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694466

Common Names

  • Garcinia merguensis
  • Merguensis Garcinia
  • Garcinia merguensis

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Synonyms

  • Discostigma merguense Planch. & Triana [unknown]
  • Garcinia fulva Pierre [unknown]
  • Garcinia lanceolata Ridl. [unknown]
  • Garcinia merguensis pyramidata Pierre [unknown]
  • Garcinia merguensis truncata Pierre [unknown]

Description

Garcinia merguensis (also called Mergui 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 merguensis 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 merguensis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia merguensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and given regular waterings.

Where to Find Garcinia merguensis

Garcinia merguensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Garcinia merguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia merguensis?

Garcinia merguensis

What is the family of Garcinia merguensis?

Clusiaceae

What are the uses of Garcinia merguensis?

The fruit of Garcinia merguensis is edible and is used to make jams and jellies.

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