Garcinia sessilis
(G.Forst.) Seem.
Clusiaceae
Clusia sessilis G.Forst.
Firkea sessilis (G. Forst.) Raf.
Common Name:
Young growth
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Young growth
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Red flowers
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General Information
Garcinia sessilis is an evergreen tree growing from 4 - 20 metres tall. The bole can be up to 30cm in diameter[
689- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 55
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University.
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Various articles on plants, including a revision of the genus Acronychia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its edible fruit, as a medicine and as a source of materials. It is sometimes cultivated for its fruit in the Samoan islands[
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
689- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 55
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University.
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Various articles on plants, including a revision of the genus Acronychia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
Pacific - Solomon Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga.
Habitat
Found in both wet and dry forests[
311- Title
- Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- WHO Regional Publications, Manilla.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 92-9061-118-9
- Description
- Excellent guide to 102 medicinal herbs of the Pacific Islands, with photographs of each plant and details of their constituents, biological activities and traditional uses. A description of each plant, together with habitat and distribution is given.
]. Dense or dry forest, open thickets, and on the edges of mangrove swamps; at elevations from sea level to 1,150 metres[
689- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 55
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University.
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Various articles on plants, including a revision of the genus Acronychia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Properties
Edibility Rating |    |
Medicinal Rating |   |
Other Uses Rating |   |
Habit | Evergreen Tree |
Height | 15.00 m |
Self-fertile | No |
Cultivation Status | Cultivated, Wild |
Cultivation Details
The plant can flower and produce fruit throughout the year[
311- Title
- Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- WHO Regional Publications, Manilla.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 92-9061-118-9
- Description
- Excellent guide to 102 medicinal herbs of the Pacific Islands, with photographs of each plant and details of their constituents, biological activities and traditional uses. A description of each plant, together with habitat and distribution is given.
].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
311- Title
- Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- WHO Regional Publications, Manilla.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 92-9061-118-9
- Description
- Excellent guide to 102 medicinal herbs of the Pacific Islands, with photographs of each plant and details of their constituents, biological activities and traditional uses. A description of each plant, together with habitat and distribution is given.
,
689- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 55
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University.
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Various articles on plants, including a revision of the genus Acronychia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw[
]. The red, obovoid fruit is up to 4cm long[
311- Title
- Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- WHO Regional Publications, Manilla.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 92-9061-118-9
- Description
- Excellent guide to 102 medicinal herbs of the Pacific Islands, with photographs of each plant and details of their constituents, biological activities and traditional uses. A description of each plant, together with habitat and distribution is given.
].
Medicinal
The leaves are crushed in water which is then used as an eyewash for eye problems[
311- Title
- Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- WHO Regional Publications, Manilla.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 92-9061-118-9
- Description
- Excellent guide to 102 medicinal herbs of the Pacific Islands, with photographs of each plant and details of their constituents, biological activities and traditional uses. A description of each plant, together with habitat and distribution is given.
,
689- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 55
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University.
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Various articles on plants, including a revision of the genus Acronychia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The bark is used medicinally[
689- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 55
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University.
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Various articles on plants, including a revision of the genus Acronychia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Other Uses
An abundant yellowish latex is obtained from the tree[
311- Title
- Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- WHO Regional Publications, Manilla.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 92-9061-118-9
- Description
- Excellent guide to 102 medicinal herbs of the Pacific Islands, with photographs of each plant and details of their constituents, biological activities and traditional uses. A description of each plant, together with habitat and distribution is given.
,
689- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 55
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University.
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Various articles on plants, including a revision of the genus Acronychia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. No uses are recorded for it.
The faintly fragrant flowers are commonly used to scent coconut oil, and also to make necklaces[
490- Title
- Flora Vitiensis Nova
- Publication
-
- Author
- Smith. A.C.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden; Hawaii
- Year
- 1979
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A comprehensive flora of Fiji, often showing plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
,
689- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 55
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University.
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Various articles on plants, including a revision of the genus Acronychia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The wood is used in the construction of traditional houses[
689- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 55
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University.
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Various articles on plants, including a revision of the genus Acronychia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed - we have no specific information on this species, but the seed of most members of the genus can be slow to germinate, even if sown fresh, often taking 6 months or more[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
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