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Garcinia epunctata (Garcinia epunctata)

Garcinia epunctata is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to tropical Africa, known for its edible fruits.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 20-30°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect young plants from intense direct sun.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 20-30°C.

Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures but avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Plant Category

Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-8 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Garcinia balala De Wild.
Garcinia bequaertii De Wild.
Garcinia brieyi De Wild.
Garcinia cereoflava Engl.
Garcinia klainei Pierre ex Engl.
Garcinia kuluensis Spirlet
Garcinia mimfiensis Engl.
Garcinia nyangensis Pellegr.
Garcinia obscura Spirlet
Garcinia sordidoluteola De Wild.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyClusiaceae
  • genusGarcinia
  • speciesGarcinia epunctata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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