Synonyms: 

Garcinia pictorius (Roxb.) D’ Arcy

Garcinia tinctoria

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Malpighiales Juss. ex Bercht. & J. Presl

Family: Clusiaceae

Native: Asia, Polynesia, Australia and Africa

Common Names

English – Mysore gamboge

Malayalam – കുടംപുളി

Description: 

A tree with a rounded crown that grows from 4.5 to 7.6 m in height. The leaves are large (15.4-30.5 cm in length) and leathery and are oblong to lance shaped.

Habitat:  Warm, humid forests and coastal areas

Distribution: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

Uses: Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The fruits are used to make vinegar, preserves and jams. Medicinal: The dried fruits are used in treating vomiting. Others: The latex is used for dyeing.