Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Sabu, N.Mohanan, Krishnaraj & Shareef
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 116: 52 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336354
Common Names
- Garcinia pushpangadaniana
- Pushpangadan's Garcinia
- Garcinia
Description
Garcinia pushpangadaniana (also called Pushpangadan's Garcinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to India. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Garcinia pushpangadaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garcinia pushpangadaniana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garcinia pushpangadaniana is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer. It is important to keep the soil moist during the first growing season.
Where to Find Garcinia pushpangadaniana
Garcinia pushpangadaniana is native to India, where it can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Garcinia pushpangadaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garcinia pushpangadaniana?
Garcinia pushpangadaniana
What type of plant is Garcinia pushpangadaniana?
It is a tree belonging to the family Clusiaceae.
Where is Garcinia pushpangadaniana found?
It is native to India, specifically in the Western Ghats of Kerala.
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
T. Sabu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Sabu' in the authors string.
S.M. Shareef: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shareef' in the authors string.