Garcinia oliveri
Pierre
Clusiaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Garcinia oliveri is an evergreen tree that can grow 20 - 30 metres tall. The bole can be 30 - 60cm in diameter[
1148- Title
- Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine
- Publication
-
- Author
- Pierre L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1883-1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French and, although rather dated, remains an excellent reference for woody plants from IndoChina. There is a description of the plant, often followed by a resumé of uses, and some truly excellent line drawings.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a source of materials. The fruit is often sold in local markets[
1148- Title
- Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine
- Publication
-
- Author
- Pierre L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1883-1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French and, although rather dated, remains an excellent reference for woody plants from IndoChina. There is a description of the plant, often followed by a resumé of uses, and some truly excellent line drawings.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
1148- Title
- Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine
- Publication
-
- Author
- Pierre L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1883-1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French and, although rather dated, remains an excellent reference for woody plants from IndoChina. There is a description of the plant, often followed by a resumé of uses, and some truly excellent line drawings.
Range
Southeast Asia - Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 24.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw[
1148- Title
- Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine
- Publication
-
- Author
- Pierre L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1883-1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French and, although rather dated, remains an excellent reference for woody plants from IndoChina. There is a description of the plant, often followed by a resumé of uses, and some truly excellent line drawings.
]. The red pericarp, when mature, is fleshy with an acid flavour[
1148- Title
- Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine
- Publication
-
- Author
- Pierre L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1883-1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French and, although rather dated, remains an excellent reference for woody plants from IndoChina. There is a description of the plant, often followed by a resumé of uses, and some truly excellent line drawings.
]. The fruit is about 40 - 50mm long and 30 - 45cm wide[
1148- Title
- Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine
- Publication
-
- Author
- Pierre L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1883-1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French and, although rather dated, remains an excellent reference for woody plants from IndoChina. There is a description of the plant, often followed by a resumé of uses, and some truly excellent line drawings.
]. It is sometimes cut into slices and preserved in salt[
1148- Title
- Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine
- Publication
-
- Author
- Pierre L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1883-1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French and, although rather dated, remains an excellent reference for woody plants from IndoChina. There is a description of the plant, often followed by a resumé of uses, and some truly excellent line drawings.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The bark can be used for dyeing a yellowish-red colour[
1148- Title
- Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine
- Publication
-
- Author
- Pierre L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1883-1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French and, although rather dated, remains an excellent reference for woody plants from IndoChina. There is a description of the plant, often followed by a resumé of uses, and some truly excellent line drawings.
].
The reddish wood is fairly light in weight and very flexible. It is not often available in long lengths, but is used for making poles and planks. It is said to make good quality oars[
1148- Title
- Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine
- Publication
-
- Author
- Pierre L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1883-1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French and, although rather dated, remains an excellent reference for woody plants from IndoChina. There is a description of the plant, often followed by a resumé of uses, and some truly excellent line drawings.
].
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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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
