Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
qinzhouensis
ID:
1243947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.X.Liang & Z.M.Wu

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. S. China Agric. Univ. 17(3): 56. 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243285

Common Names

  • Qinzhou Garcinia
  • Qinzhou Mangosteen
  • Qinzhou Mangosteen Tree

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Description

Garcinia qinzhouensis (also called 'Qinzhou Garcinia', among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia qinzhouensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia qinzhouensis has white or pink five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are about 1 inch in diameter. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia qinzhouensis is a tropical evergreen tree native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Garcinia qinzhouensis

Garcinia qinzhouensis can be found in China.

Garcinia qinzhouensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia qinzhouensis?

Garcinia qinzhouensis

What is the common name of Garcinia qinzhouensis?

Qinzhou Garcinia

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia qinzhouensis?

Tropical and subtropical evergreen forests

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 tro-50123378: Based on the initial data import
Zhi Min Wu (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.M.Wu' in the authors string.