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Malabar Tamarind

Garcinia gummi-gutta

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 (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighiales)
Family
Clusiaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Species
Garcinia gummi-gutta (Malabar Tamarind)

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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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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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African mangosteen
Garcinia livingstonei
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Malabar Tamarind?
The scientific name of Malabar Tamarind is Garcinia gummi-gutta. It belongs to the genus Garcinia.
What is the conservation status of Malabar Tamarind?
Malabar Tamarind (Garcinia gummi-gutta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Malabar Tamarind belong to?
Malabar Tamarind (Garcinia gummi-gutta) belongs to the genus Garcinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Clusiaceae.
Is Malabar Tamarind endangered?
No, Malabar Tamarind (Garcinia gummi-gutta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Malabar Tamarind belong to?
Malabar Tamarind (Garcinia gummi-gutta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Malabar Tamarind?
The closest relatives of Malabar Tamarind in the genus Garcinia include achacha, bitter-kola, bitter-kola, mangosteen, Indian gamboge-tree.

Genus Garcinia — 10 Species

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