Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumbawaensis
ID:
1411160

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm.) Medellín-Zab. & L.Marinho

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 52(5-6): 382. 2015 [21 Sep 2015] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423625

Common Names

  • Garcinia sumbawaensis
  • Sumbawaensis Garcinia
  • Garcinia Sumbawaensis

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Description

Garcinia sumbawaensis (also called Sumbawa Garcinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree which grows up to 4 metres tall. It is native to the Northern Territory in Australia and is found in monsoon forests, woodlands and along watercourses.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia sumbawaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Garcinia sumbawaensis are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia sumbawaensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Garcinia sumbawaensis

Garcinia sumbawaensis is found in the tropical forests of Sumbawa Island.

Garcinia sumbawaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia sumbawaensis?

Garcinia sumbawaensis

What is the common name of Garcinia sumbawaensis?

Sumbawa Garcinia

Where is Garcinia sumbawaensis found?

Garcinia sumbawaensis is found in the Indonesian island of Sumbawa

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

André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Lucas Marinho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Marinho' in the authors string.
Diana Marcela Medellín-Zabala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medellín-Zab.' in the authors string.