Garcinia benthamiana
Also known as: Rheedia benthamiana Planch. & Triana
- Rheedia benthamiana Planch. & Triana
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Clusiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Garcinia benthamiana is a tree belonging to the Clusiaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Garcinia, which contains over 400 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela