Garcinia spicata

Native to India and Sri Lanka, an interesting Garcinia, used both as an ornamental for its interesting, glossy foliage and for colorful fruits that have medicinal properties. The orange-yellow fruits are extremely popular with tropical birds. Tolerant of salty conditions and ocean spray. Grows well in full or filtered sun. The tree is very adaptable to container culture. Features thick, slender, glossy and ornamental leaves. Very slow growing.

Similar plants:

• Garcinia atroviridis (Asam Gelugor, Gelugor)
• Garcinia gummi-gutta, Garcinia cambogia (Brindleberry, Brindall berry, Gambooge, Malabar Tamarind, Kudam Puli)
• Garcinia hombroniana (Seashore Mangosteen, Luli)
• Garcinia livingstonei (Lowveld Mangosteen, Imbe, Rheedia)
• Garcinia mangostana (Mangosteen)
• Garcinia megaphylla, Garcinia macrophylla, Rheedia macrophylla, Garcinia magnifolia, Rheedia magnifolia (Bacuru Pary, Bacuripari )
• Garcinia nervosa (Mountain Garcinia, Pear Mangosteen)
• Garcinia prainiana (Cherapu, Button Mangosteen)
• Garcinia schomburgkiana (Madan)
• Garcinia sp. (Garcinia)