Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
695242

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 369 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694575

Common Names

  • Platyphylla Garcinia
  • Broad-leaved Garcinia
  • Broad-leaved Mangosteen

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Description

Garcinia platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved 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 platyphylla is used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia platyphylla has small, yellow flowers with five petals and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia platyphylla 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 platyphylla

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

Garcinia platyphylla FAQ

What is the common name of Garcinia platyphylla?

Platyphylla Mangosteen

What is the scientific name of Platyphylla Mangosteen?

Garcinia platyphylla

What is the origin of Platyphylla 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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