Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvula
ID:
695226

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) P.W.Sweeney & Z.S.Rogers

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 534 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694559

Common Names

  • Parvula Garcinia
  • Small Garcinia
  • Small Mangosteen

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Synonyms

  • Ochrocarpos parvulus H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Garcinia parvula (also called Dwarf 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 parvula is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and rheumatism. It is also used as a food preservative and in the production of cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Garcinia parvula is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, serrated leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia parvula is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Garcinia parvula

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

Garcinia parvula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia parvula?

Garcinia parvula

What is the family of Garcinia parvula?

Clusiaceae

What is the native range of Garcinia parvula?

India

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-2817078: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Zachary Scott Rogers (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.S.Rogers' in the authors string.
Patrick W. Sweeney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.W.Sweeney' in the authors string.