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Tamal

Garcinia morella

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)
Order
Malpighiales (मालपिग्यालेस)
Family
Clusiaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Species
Garcinia morella (Tamal)

Names in Other Languages

Hindi Tamal

Similar Species in Garcinia

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achacha
Garcinia gardneriana
Least Concern
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bitter-kola
Garcinia afzelii
Vulnerable
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bitter-kola
Garcinia kola
Vulnerable
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mangosteen
Garcinia mangostana
Not Evaluated
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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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African mangosteen
Garcinia livingstonei
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tamal?
The scientific name of Tamal is Garcinia morella. It belongs to the genus Garcinia.
What is the conservation status of Tamal?
Tamal (Garcinia morella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Tamal belong to?
Tamal (Garcinia morella) belongs to the genus Garcinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Clusiaceae.
Is Tamal endangered?
No, Tamal (Garcinia morella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tamal belong to?
Tamal (Garcinia morella) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of Tamal?
The closest relatives of Tamal in the genus Garcinia include bitter-kola, bitter-kola, mangosteen, Travancore Gamboge, Goa-butter.

Genus Garcinia — 10 Species

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Tamal
Garcinia morella
LC
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bitter-kola
Garcinia afzelii
VU 🐾
bitter-kola
Garcinia kola
VU 🐾
mangosteen
Garcinia mangostana
NE 🐾
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 🐾
eggtree
Garcinia dulcis
LC
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