Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. 5: 30 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694494
Common Names
- Garcinia mottleyana
- Mottleyana Garcinia
- Garcinia mottleyana
Description
Garcinia mottleyana (also called Mottleyana Garcinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Garcinia mottleyana is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Garcinia mottleyana is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have oval shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garcinia mottleyana 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 mottleyana
Garcinia mottleyana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Garcinia mottleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garcinia mottleyana?
Garcinia mottleyana
What is the family of Garcinia mottleyana?
Clusiaceae
What are the uses of Garcinia mottleyana?
The fruit of Garcinia mottleyana 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,