Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vieillardii
ID:
695394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. 5: 12 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694727

Common Names

  • Garcinia vieillardii
  • Vieillard's Garcinia
  • Vieillard Garcinia

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Description

Garcinia vieillardii (also called Asam Gelugur, among many other common names) is a species of Garcinia native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree growing to 15 m tall, with a trunk up to 60 cm diameter. It is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests, up to 900 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia vieillardii is used as a traditional medicine to treat diabetes, dysentery, and other ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia vieillardii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia vieillardii 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 vieillardii

Garcinia vieillardii is native to tropical Africa.

Garcinia vieillardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia vieillardii?

Garcinia vieillardii

What are the edible uses of Garcinia vieillardii?

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

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia vieillardii?

Garcinia vieillardii 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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