Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipulata
ID:
695334

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 267 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694667

Common Names

  • Stipulata Garcinia
  • Malabar Tamarind
  • Kokum

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Description

Garcinia stipulata (also called Stipulate Garcinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforest and lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia stipulata is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, malaria, and skin diseases. It is also used as a laxative and to treat stomach ailments. Additionally, it is used in the preparation of traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Garcinia stipulata is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is small, round and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia stipulata 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 stipulata

Garcinia stipulata can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Garcinia stipulata FAQ

What is the growth rate of Garcinia stipulata?

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

What type of soil does Garcinia stipulata prefer?

Garcinia stipulata prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

What type of climate does Garcinia stipulata prefer?

Garcinia stipulata 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2817186: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.