Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schomburgkiana
ID:
695306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. 5: 28 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694639

Common Names

  • Garcinia schomburgkiana
  • Schomburgk's Garcinia
  • Schomburgk Garcinia

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Description

Garcinia schomburgkiana (also called Asam Gelugur, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a smooth, gray bark and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangrove swamps and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia schomburgkiana 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 schomburgkiana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia schomburgkiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Garcinia schomburgkiana

Garcinia schomburgkiana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.

Garcinia schomburgkiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia schomburgkiana?

Garcinia schomburgkiana

What is the family of Garcinia schomburgkiana?

Clusiaceae

Where is Garcinia schomburgkiana found?

Garcinia schomburgkiana 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,

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