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Garcinia celebica L.
Family Name: | Clusiaceae (Guttiferae) |
Synonyms: | Garcinia hombroniana |
Common Name: | Seashore Mangosteen, Beruas, Manggis Hutan, Minjok |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m), Small (6m-15m)) |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Plant Shape | Columnar, Irregular |
Maximum Height | 30 m |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | From Nicobar Islands to Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea. |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Coastal Forest), Shoreline (Sandy Beach, Rocky Beach) |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Endangered (EN)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | It is a small to medium sized tree, up to 30 m tall. |
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Foliage | Its leaves are oppositely arranged, elliptic to oval-shaped, 6.5-15.5 cm long and 3.5-7.6 cm wide. |
Flowers | Its flowers have cream white petals, sepals are pink or rose-red outside, cream-yellow inside. |
Fruit | The fruit is round, bright rose-red when ripe, up to 5 cm wide. The fragrance of the fruit resemble the smell of apples. |
Others - Plant Morphology | Latex is produced when the plant is bruised or injured. |
Habitat | It grows on rocky and sandy coasts. |
Associated Fauna | Its flowers are pollinated by insects. The fruits are probably eaten by small mammals. |
Etymology | Latin Garcinia, commemorating Laurent Garcin (1683 - 1751), a French botanist who travelled widely in India. |
Ethnobotanical Uses | Cultural / Religious: Heritage Tree : There is currently one individual of Garcinia celebica listed as a Heritage Tree in Singapore. It can be found on Sentosa. To find out more about this tree, please visit the Heritage Tree Register. |
Landscaping Features
Landscaping | It is suitable for planting along streetscapes, parks, gardens, and coastal areas/parks for its dense leafy crown. |
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Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits, Ornamental Form |
Landscape Uses | General, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed |
Plant Growth Rate Remarks | Slow |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower & Plant Sexuality | Unisexual Flowers , Dioecious |
Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
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Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit |
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Others
Master ID | 29078 |
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Species ID | 3392 |
Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |