Biology:Garcinia pedunculata
| Garcinia pedunculata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Clusiaceae |
| Genus: | Garcinia |
| Species: | G. pedunculata
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| Binomial name | |
| Garcinia pedunculata Roxb. ex Buch.-Ham.
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Garcinia pedunculata is an evergreen tree related to the purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana). The tree is endemic to the south-eastern regions of Asia such as parts of Myanmar, Bangladesh and north-eastern parts of India. It is popularly known in India as Amlavetasa, in Bangladesh as Thoikor or Taikor and in Assam as Bor Thekera(বৰ থেকেৰা ).[1][2]
Tree and fruit
The tree has a fluted trunk with short spreading branches. Leaves are lanceolate with prominent midribs. Male flowers are light green in sparsely flowered panicles. The female flowers are solitary. The roundish fruit has a diameter ranging between 8 and 12 cm. It has a juicy interior with edible arils.[3]
Uses
The ripe fruit is eaten cooked or raw. Usually the ripe or raw fruits are sliced, sun-dried and preserved. In the state of Assam the fruit is used in cooking to add a sour flavour.
References
- ↑ Islam, Jasmin; Devi, Vivekanandini; Langching, Jyoti (November 2021). "Medicinal and antioxidant activity of Garcinia pedunculata: a valuable underutilized fruit of Assam". Journal of Postharvest Technology 9 (4): 11–22. http://jpht.in/MenuscriptFile/553cd9c7-21ac-48b1-8654-a720cb62455e.pdf. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ↑ Paul, S; Ali, MY; Rumpa, NE; Tanvir, EM; Hossen, MS; Saha, M; Bhoumik, NC; Gan, SH et al. (2017). "Assessment of Toxicity and Beneficiary Effects of Garcinia pedunculata on the Hematological, Biochemical, and Histological Homeostasis in Rats.". Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2017: 4686104. doi:10.1155/2017/4686104. PMID 28243309.
- ↑ "Wild Edible Plants of Assam". Director, Forest Communication, Forest Department, Assam, India.. http://www.assamforest.in/publication/wildEdible_plantsAssam.pdf.
Wikidata ☰ Q10935878 entry
See also
- Mangosteen
- Garcinia assamica
- Garcinia xanthochymus
- Garcinia cowa
- Garcinia lanceifolia
- Garcinia morella
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