Garcinia livingstonei
African Mangosteen, Livingstone's Garcinia
Also known as: Garcinia affinis (Chiov.) Chiov. +10 more
- Garcinia affinis (Chiov.) Chiov.
- Garcinia angolensis Vesque
- Garcinia baikieana subsp. togoensis Engl.
- Garcinia baikieana var. togoensis Engl.
- Garcinia baikieana Vesque
- Garcinia ferrandii Chiov.
- Garcinia ferrandii var. affinis Chiov.
- Garcinia kilossaria Engl.
- Garcinia livingstonei var. pallidinervia Engl.
- Garcinia pallidinervia (Engl.) Engl.
- Garcinia pendula Engl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Clusiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Garcinia livingstonei (commonly known as African mangosteen or Livingstone's Garcinia) is a tree belonging to the Clusiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Burkina, Cameroon, Caprivi Strip, Comoros, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Senegal, Somalia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
El Salvador, Queensland