Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. ex T.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 263 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694513
Common Names
- Nigrolineata Garcinia
- Garcinia Nigrolineata
- Nigrolineata's Garcinia
Synonyms
- Garcinia kunstleri King [unknown]
Description
Garcinia nigrolineata (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 nigrolineata 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 nigrolineata is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garcinia nigrolineata 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 nigrolineata
Garcinia nigrolineata is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Garcinia nigrolineata FAQ
What is the common name of Garcinia nigrolineata?
Black-lined Mangosteen
What is the scientific name of Black-lined Mangosteen?
Garcinia nigrolineata
What is the origin of Black-lined 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,