Garcinia Collection

Garcinia mangostana, mangosteen
Plate 648 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Purple Mangosteen - Singapore
The fruits of the purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) - a tropical evergreen tree believed to have originated in the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas of Indonesia

Purple mangosteen tree, flower, leaf and fruit, Garcinia mangostana 1, and rattan tree, Calamus rotang
FLO4574542 Purple mangosteen tree, flower, leaf and fruit, Garcinia mangostana 1, and rattan tree, Calamus rotang, branch and leaf 2, and " dragon's blood" fruit 3

Gambooge, Garcinia gummi-gutta
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Indian gamboge tree, Garcinia hanburyi
Hanburys garcinia or Indian gamboge tree, Garcinia hanburyi (Garcinia morella var. pedicellata). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants

Garcinia cambogia and turmeric
Brindleberry or garcinia cambogia, Garcinia gummi-gutta, and turmeric, Curcuma longa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Siam gamboge or Hanburys garcinia, Garcinia hanburyi. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Kokum, amsool or brindall, Garcinia indica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Gamboge, Garcinia morella (Hebradendron cambogioides var. pedicellata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Garcinia mangostana (Mangosteen), fruit and white endocarp, close-up

Garcinia mangostana, Mangosteen
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Garcinia hanburyi, Hanburys garcinia
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Garcinia indica, kokam tree
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London

Garcinia hanburii, gamboge tree
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London. Showing Garcinia hanburii, gamboge tree

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Discover the wonders of Garcinia, a diverse genus of tropical plants that offers an array of health benefits and culinary delights. From the Purple Mangosteen found in Singapore to the Indian gamboge tree (Garcinia hanburyi), each species within this genus possesses unique characteristics. One well-known member is Garcinia cambogia, often combined with turmeric for its weight loss properties. Another fascinating variety is Siam gamboge or Hanburys garcinia (Garcinia hanburyi), which has been used for centuries as a natural dye and medicinal herb. For those seeking a tangy addition to their cuisine, look no further than Kokum, amsool or brindall (Garcinia indica). This fruit from India adds a delightful sourness to dishes and is also known for its digestive benefits. If you're looking for vibrant colors in your artwork or textiles, Gamboge (Garcinia morella) can provide you with rich yellow pigments derived from its resinous sap. The star of the show undoubtedly goes to Garcinia mangostana, commonly known as Mangosteen. Its exquisite taste and unique appearance make it highly sought after worldwide. The fruit's white endocarp reveals luscious segments bursting with flavor when opened – truly nature's candy. As we explore these various species like Garcinia hanburyi (Hanburys garcinia), Garcinia indica (kokam tree), and Garcinia mangostana (mangosteen), we uncover not only their beauty but also their potential therapeutic uses. These plants have long been utilized in traditional medicine due to their antioxidant properties and ability to support overall well-being. So whether you are indulging in the juicy goodness of mangosteens or harnessing the healing power of gamboge trees, let us celebrate the remarkable diversity that lies within the world of Garcinias.