Garcinia magnifolia

Garcinia lanceifolia is a species of tropical plant in the family Clusiaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent. It is commonly known as Roxburgh's Garcinia after the Scottish botanist William Roxburgh who first described the species.

Description

Garcinia lanceifolia is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 15 meters in height. The leaves are lanceolate, hence the species name lanceifolia. The fruits are round, about 2.5 cm in diameter, and turn from green to red as they mature.

Distribution and habitat

Garcinia lanceifolia is native to the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. It grows in tropical rainforests, often in areas with high rainfall.

Uses

The fruit of Garcinia lanceifolia is edible and is used in traditional Indian cuisine. It is also used in Ayurvedic medicine for its purported health benefits. The wood of the tree is used for making furniture and other wooden items.

Conservation status

Garcinia lanceifolia is currently not considered to be at risk of extinction. However, like many tropical species, it could be threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and climate change.

See also

• List of Garcinia species
• Tropical rainforest
• Ayurvedic medicine