Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torensis
ID:
695363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauterb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 31 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694696

Common Names

  • Torensis Garcinia
  • Malabar Tamarind
  • Kokum

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Description

Garcinia torensis (also called Toren's Garcinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family, native to Indonesia. 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 torensis 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

Garcinia torensis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia torensis is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F (4°C). It needs regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Garcinia torensis

Garcinia torensis is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in areas of high rainfall.

Garcinia torensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia torensis?

Garcinia torensis

What is the common name of Garcinia torensis?

Garcinia

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia torensis?

Tropical forests of 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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