Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
695379

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 59: 167 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694712

Common Names

  • Uniflora Garcinia
  • Malabar Tamarind
  • Kokum

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Description

Garcinia uniflora (also called Asam Gelugur, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a rough, 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 uniflora 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 uniflora is yellow and has a sweet smell. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia uniflora 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 uniflora

Garcinia uniflora is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Garcinia uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia uniflora?

Garcinia uniflora

What are the edible uses of Garcinia uniflora?

The fruit of Garcinia uniflora is edible and can be used to make jams, jellies, and other sweet treats.

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia uniflora?

Garcinia uniflora is native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

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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