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Garcinia nigrolineata Planch. ex T. Anderson
| Family Name: | Clusiaceae (Guttiferae) |
| Synonyms: | Garcinia kunstleri |
| Common Name: | Beaked Kandis, Kandis Hutan |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southeast Asian mainland, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Malacca |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Tree |
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| Foliage | Leaves are simple and leathery, arranged in opposite pairs, lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate with smooth margins. Leaf blades are pointed at both ends. The central vein is very prominent, while the side veins are barely visible. Young flushes are light reddish-bronze in color, turning to bright yellow-green, finally to dark green when mature. |
| Flowers | The small flowers are unisexual, yellow and light red in color. |
| Fruit | The fruit is oval and slightly skewed, with a ridged rind and beaked end, orange in color when ripe. |
| 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) Others: Plants are also used as rootstocks for Garcinia mangostana. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | 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) | Smooth, Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) Remarks | Reddish-bronze |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Unisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange |
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Others
| Master ID | 29901 |
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| Species ID | 4210 |
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