Status:
valid
Authors:
Vesque
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 8: 379 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694695
Common Names
- Tonkinensis Garcinia
- Malabar Tamarind
- Kokum
Description
Garcinia tonkinensis (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 tonkinensis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-microbial properties. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Garcinia tonkinensis is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, serrated leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garcinia tonkinensis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm and humid environment.
Where to Find Garcinia tonkinensis
Garcinia tonkinensis is native to Vietnam. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in areas of high rainfall.
Garcinia tonkinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garcinia tonkinensis?
Garcinia tonkinensis
What are the medicinal uses of Garcinia tonkinensis?
Garcinia tonkinensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach problems, and skin conditions.
What is the natural habitat of Garcinia tonkinensis?
Garcinia tonkinensis is native to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
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,