Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1924: 85 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694576
Common Names
- Plena Garcinia
- Complete Garcinia
- Complete Mangosteen
Description
Garcinia plena (also called Full 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 plena 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 plena has small, yellow flowers with five petals and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garcinia plena 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 plena
Garcinia plena is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Garcinia plena FAQ
What is the common name of Garcinia plena?
Plena Mangosteen
What is the scientific name of Plena Mangosteen?
Garcinia plena
What is the origin of Plena 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,