Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
1410779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vieill. ex Guillaumin) Govaerts

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Skvortsovia 4(3): 83. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423244

Common Names

  • Garcinia virgata
  • Virgate Garcinia
  • Virgate Mangosteen

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Description

Garcinia virgata (also called slender mangosteen, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded shape and can grow up to 6 feet tall, with small, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of white to purple flowers. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia virgata is an edible plant that is used in cooking and baking. It is a source of healthy fats and proteins.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia virgata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in small, dense spikes. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garcinia virgata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Garcinia virgata

Garcinia virgata can be found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Garcinia virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia virgata?

Garcinia virgata

What is the common name of Garcinia virgata?

Virgin Garcinia

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia virgata?

Garcinia virgata is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes in the western Mediterranean region

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 Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.