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eggtree

Garcinia dulcis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Cuba and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇺 Cuba

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighiales)
Family
Clusiaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Species
Garcinia dulcis (eggtree)

Names in Other Languages

Indonesian mundu

Similar Species in Garcinia

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mangostanier
Garcinia mangostana
Not Evaluated
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bitter-kola
Garcinia afzelii
Vulnerable
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bitter-kola
Garcinia kola
Vulnerable
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Indian gamboge-tree
Garcinia morella
Least Concern
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Travancore Gamboge
Garcinia travancorica
Critically Endangered
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Goa-butter
Garcinia indica
Vulnerable
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Malabar Tamarind
Garcinia gummi-gutta
Least Concern
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achacha
Garcinia gardneriana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of eggtree?
The scientific name of eggtree is Garcinia dulcis. It belongs to the genus Garcinia.
What is the conservation status of eggtree?
eggtree (Garcinia dulcis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does eggtree live?
eggtree is found in Distributed across Cuba and Taiwan.. Countries include Cuba, Taiwan.
What family does eggtree belong to?
eggtree (Garcinia dulcis) belongs to the genus Garcinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Clusiaceae.
Is eggtree endangered?
No, eggtree (Garcinia dulcis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does eggtree belong to?
eggtree (Garcinia dulcis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of eggtree?
The closest relatives of eggtree in the genus Garcinia include mangostanier, bitter-kola, bitter-kola, Indian gamboge-tree, Travancore Gamboge.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Garcinia — 10 Species

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mangostanier
Garcinia mangostana
NE 🐾
bitter-kola
Garcinia afzelii
VU 🐾
bitter-kola
Garcinia kola
VU 🐾
Indian gamboge-tree
Garcinia morella
LC 🐾
Travancore Gamboge
Garcinia travancorica
CR 🐾
Goa-butter
Garcinia indica
VU 🐾
Malabar Tamarind
Garcinia gummi-gutta
LC 🐾
African mangosteen
Garcinia livingstonei
NE 🐾
achacha
Garcinia gardneriana
LC
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eggtree
Garcinia dulcis
LC
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