Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ponapensis
ID:
695249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauterb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 59: 20 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694582

Common Names

  • Ponapensis Garcinia
  • Ponape Garcinia
  • Ponape Mangosteen

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Description

Garcinia ponapensis (also called Asam Gelugur, among many other common names) is a species of Garcinia native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree growing to 15 m tall, with a trunk up to 60 cm diameter. It is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests, up to 900 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia ponapensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Garcinia ponapensis var. trukensis (Kaneh.) Fosberg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia ponapensis 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 ponapensis 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 ponapensis

Garcinia ponapensis can be found in tropical forests in the Federated States of Micronesia.

Garcinia ponapensis FAQ

What is the growth rate of Garcinia ponapensis?

Garcinia ponapensis is a slow-growing plant that can take up to 10 years to reach its full size.

What type of soil does Garcinia ponapensis prefer?

Garcinia ponapensis prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

What type of climate does Garcinia ponapensis prefer?

Garcinia ponapensis prefers warm, humid climates.

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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