Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthochymus
ID:
695414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 269 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694747

Common Names

  • Garcinia xanthochymus
  • Yellow-juiced Garcinia
  • Xanthochymus Garcinia

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Synonyms

  • Stalagmitis pictoria G.Don [unknown]
  • Garcinia pictoria (Roxb.) Dunn [unknown]
  • Garcinia roxburghii Kurz [unknown]
  • Garcinia tinctoria W.Wight [unknown]
  • Garcinia pictoria (Roxb.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Garcinia tinctoria Dunn [unknown]
  • Xanthochymus pictorius Roxb. [unknown]
  • Xanthochymus tinctorius DC. [unknown]

Description

Garcinia xanthochymus (also called Xanthochymus Garcinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in evergreen forests, usually in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Garcinia xanthochymus has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. It has also been used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as for its culinary uses, such as in curries and other dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garcinia xanthochymus 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 xanthochymus is a tropical evergreen tree that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.

Where to Find Garcinia xanthochymus

Garcinia xanthochymus is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam.

Garcinia xanthochymus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garcinia xanthochymus?

Garcinia xanthochymus

What is the family of Garcinia xanthochymus?

Clusiaceae

Where is Garcinia xanthochymus native to?

India

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