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Garcinia zeylanica

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Garcinia zeylanica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Clusiaceae
Genus: Garcinia
Species:
G. zeylanica
Binomial name
Garcinia zeylanica
Synonyms[2]

Garcinia cambogia var. zeylanica (Roxb.) Vesque

Garcinia zeylanica is a terrestrial species of flowering plant in the family Clusiaceae. It is a tree native to southwestern Sri Lanka, where it can be seen only in three forest localities.[1] According to Plants of the World Online it is also native to southern India.[2]

References

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  1. 1 2 World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Garcinia zeylanica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998 e.T30791A9573624. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30791A9573624.en. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Garcinia zeylanica Roxb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 April 2026.