Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volkensii
ID:
695399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 275 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694732

Common Names

  • Garcinia volkensii
  • Volkens's Garcinia
  • Volkens Garcinia

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Synonyms

  • Garcinia albersii Engl. [unknown]
  • Garcinia bangweolensis R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Garcinia bullata Staner [unknown]
  • Garcinia michelsonii Spirl. [unknown]
  • Garcinia usambarensis Engl. [unknown]

Description

Garcinia volkensii (also called African Mangosteen, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and moist riverine forest. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia volkensii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-obesity properties. It is also used as a food preservative and to make traditional dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia volkensii 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 volkensii 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 volkensii

Garcinia volkensii is native to tropical Africa.

Garcinia volkensii FAQ

What is the common name of Garcinia vitiensis?

Fijian Garcinia

What is the scientific name of Fijian Garcinia?

Garcinia vitiensis

What is the natural habitat of Garcinia vitiensis?

Tropical forests of Fiji

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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