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Garcinia warrenii F.Muell.
| Family Name: | Clusiaceae (Guttiferae) |
| Common Name: | Warren’s Mangosteen, Native Mangosteen |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia, New Guinea |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A tree grows up to 15 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are simple, arranged in opposite pairs, elliptic to ovate, 10-16 cm long and 4-8 cm wide. The side veins are parallel. Young leaves are reddish-bronze, turning to bright yellow-green, then finally to dark green when mature. Leaves produce yellow exudate when broken. |
| Stems | Broken stems produce yellow exudate. |
| Flowers | Flowers are creamy-white and fragrant. |
| Fruit | Fruits are oblate, measuring about 6 cm in diameter, dark purple when ripe. |
| Habitat | Along watercourses or in rain forests up to 600 altitude. |
| Etymology | The genus is named for Laurent Garcin, a French naturalist with the East India company, traveled in the orient in 18th century. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable) |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
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, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Unisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Purple |
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| Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit |
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Others
| Master ID | 32683 |
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| Species ID | 7095 |
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