Status:
valid
Authors:
Boerl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Phan. : 73 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694618
Common Names
- Garcinia rubriflora
- Red-flowered Garcinia
- Red-flowered Mangosteen
Description
Garcinia rubriflora (also called Red-Flowered Garcinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family, native to India. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall, with leathery leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests, and is threatened by habitat loss.
Uses & Benefits
Garcinia rubriflora is used for its edible fruits, which are used in jams, jellies, and preserves. The bark of the tree is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. The leaves are used as a diuretic and for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garcinia rubriflora has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garcinia rubriflora can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Garcinia rubriflora
Garcinia rubriflora can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
Garcinia rubriflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garcinia rubriflora?
Garcinia rubriflora
What is the family of Garcinia rubriflora?
Clusiaceae
Where is Garcinia rubriflora found?
Garcinia rubriflora is found in 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,