Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moulmeinensis
ID:
695162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Vesque

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 8: 392 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694495

Common Names

  • Garcinia moulmeinensis
  • Moulmeinensis Garcinia
  • Garcinia moulmeinensis

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Description

Garcinia moulmeinensis (also called Moulmein Garcinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to Myanmar. It is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia moulmeinensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Garcinia moulmeinensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia moulmeinensis 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 moulmeinensis

Garcinia moulmeinensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Garcinia moulmeinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia moulmeinensis?

Garcinia moulmeinensis

What is the family of Garcinia moulmeinensis?

Clusiaceae

What are the uses of Garcinia moulmeinensis?

The fruit of Garcinia moulmeinensis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2817017: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Julien Joseph Vesque (1848-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vesque' in the authors string.