Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
murtonii
ID:
695169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Whitmore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 26: 275 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694502

Common Names

  • Garcinia murtonii
  • Murtonii Garcinia
  • Garcinia murtonii

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Description

Garcinia murtonii (also called Asam Gelugur, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is a small tree or shrub that grows in open forests, scrub, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia murtonii 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 murtonii 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 murtonii is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be planted in the ground.

Where to Find Garcinia murtonii

Garcinia murtonii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Garcinia murtonii FAQ

What is the common name of Garcinia murtonii?

Murton's Mangosteen

What is the scientific name of Murton's Mangosteen?

Garcinia murtonii

What is the origin of Murton's Mangosteen?

Southeast Asia

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,

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