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	'''Garcinia''~~' is a plant genus of the family~~ Clusiaceae ~~native to Asia, America, Australia, tropical and southern Africa, and Polynesia. The number of species is disputed; various sources recognize between 50 and about 300. Commonly, the plants in this~~ genus ~~are called saptrees, mangosteens (which may also refer specifically to the purple mangosteen, G. mangostana), garcinias, or monkey fruit~~.		{{short description\|Genus of flowering plants in the family Clusiaceae}}
			{{Taxobox
			\| name = Garcinia
			\| image = Garcinia_subelliptica_(200703).jpg
			\| image_caption = ''Garcinia subelliptica''
			\| regnum = Plantae
			\| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
			\| unranked_classis = Eudicots
			\| unranked_ordo = Rosids
			\| ordo = Malpighiales
			\| familia = Clusiaceae
			\| genus = ''Garcinia''
			\| genus_authority = L.
			}}

	~~== Description ==~~		'''''Garcinia''''' is a genus of flowering plants in the family [[Clusiaceae]]. The genus is known for its diverse species, many of which produce edible fruits and have been used in traditional medicine. The most well-known species is ''[[Garcinia gummi-gutta]]'', commonly known as [[Garcinia cambogia]], which is often marketed as a weight loss supplement.
	~~Many~~ species ~~are threatened due to habitat destruction~~, and ~~at least G~~. ~~cadelliana from South Andaman Island~~ is ~~almost or even completely extinct already~~.

	~~The fruits~~ are ~~a food source for several animals~~, ~~such as the archduke butterflies (Lexias) of~~ tropical ~~eastern Asia which relish the sap~~ of ~~overripe mangosteens~~.		==Description==
			''Garcinia'' species are evergreen trees and shrubs, often found in tropical regions. They are characterized by their glossy leaves and small, usually yellow or red, fruits. The flowers of ''Garcinia'' are typically unisexual, with male and female flowers often found on separate plants.

	~~== Uses ==~~		[[File:Garcinia_sessilis,_flower.jpg\|thumb\|''Garcinia sessilis'' flower]]
	[[Garcinia ~~gummi-gutta~~]] ~~yields a spice widely used in South Asia, in particular in Kerala, where it is called kodumpulli.~~

	[[Garcinia ~~mangostana]]~~, ~~or purple mangosteen~~, ~~is widely available in grocery stores in the West~~ in ~~canned and bottled forms~~, and ~~can be eaten the same way as the two preceding species. In addition, the [[mangosteen]] rind (exocarp) is used to make a soup known as "Garcinia soup"~~ in ~~Malaysia, which is eaten for weight loss purposes~~.		==Distribution==
			The genus ''Garcinia'' is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Polynesia. The plants thrive in humid, tropical climates and are often found in rainforests.

	[[Garcinia ~~cambogia]] extract~~, ~~often considered a miracle cure~~ for ~~obesity~~, has been ~~banned in many countries~~ for ~~this use because the [[FDA]] finds it to be ineffective~~.		==Uses==
			Many species of ''Garcinia'' are valued for their fruits, which are consumed fresh or used in cooking. The fruit of ''Garcinia gummi-gutta'' is particularly noted for its sour flavor and is used in culinary dishes in Southeast Asia. Additionally, the rind of the fruit is used to produce hydroxycitric acid, a compound that has been studied for its potential effects on weight loss.

	~~== See also ==~~		[[File:Hydroxycitric_acid.png\|thumb\|Hydroxycitric acid, a compound found in ''Garcinia'' species]]
	* [[~~List of culinary fruits]]~~
	* [[List of plants known as mangosteen]]

	== ~~References~~ ==		==Species==
	~~<references />~~		The genus ''Garcinia'' includes over 200 species. Some notable species include:

	~~== External links ==~~		* ''[[Garcinia mangostana]]'' - Known as the mangosteen, it is prized for its sweet, tangy fruit.
	* [~~http://www.ars~~-~~grin~~.~~gov/cgi~~-~~bin/npgs/html/genus~~.~~pl?4983~~ Garcinia] ~~at the US National Plant Germplasm System~~		* ''[[Garcinia indica]]'' - Known as kokum, it is used in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine.
			* ''[[Garcinia subelliptica]]'' - Known as fukugi, it is used as an ornamental plant.

	[[~~Category~~:Garcinia]]		[[File:Garcinia_pseudoguttifera.jpg\|thumb\|''Garcinia pseudoguttifera'']]
	~~[[Category:Medicinal plants]]~~
	~~[[Category:Tropical fruit~~]]

	~~{{stub}}~~		==Ecology==
	~~{{dictionary-stub1}}~~		''Garcinia'' species play an important role in their ecosystems. They provide food for various animals, including birds and mammals, which help in seed dispersal. The trees also contribute to the forest canopy, providing habitat and shelter for numerous species.
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:Garcinia_subelliptica_(200703)~~.~~jpg\|~~Garcinia ~~subelliptica~~		==Conservation==
	~~File~~:~~Hydroxycitric_acid.png~~\|~~Hydroxycitric acid~~		Some species of ''Garcinia'' are threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and land conversion for agriculture. Conservation efforts are necessary to protect these species and their habitats.
	~~File~~:~~Garcinia_pseudoguttifera.jpg\|Garcinia pseudoguttifera~~
	~~File~~:~~Garcinia_sessilis,_flower.jpg\|Garcinia sessilis flower~~		==Related pages==
	~~</gallery>~~		* [[Clusiaceae]]
	~~<gallery>~~		* [[Garcinia cambogia]]
	~~File~~:~~Garcinia subelliptica (200703).jpg\|Garcinia~~		* [[Mangosteen]]
	~~</gallery>~~
			[[Category:Garcinia\|*]]
			[[Category:Clusiaceae]]
			[[Category:Flora of Asia]]
			[[Category:Flora of Africa]]
			[[Category:Flora of Polynesia]]

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			File:Garcinia_subelliptica_(200703).jpg\|Garcinia subelliptica
			File:Hydroxycitric_acid.png\|Hydroxycitric acid
			File:Garcinia_pseudoguttifera.jpg\|Garcinia pseudoguttifera
			File:Garcinia_sessilis,_flower.jpg\|Garcinia sessilis flower
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'''Garcinia''' is a plant genus of the family Clusiaceae native to Asia, America, Australia, tropical and southern Africa, and Polynesia. The number of species is disputed; various sources recognize between 50 and about 300. Commonly, the plants in this genus are called saptrees, mangosteens (which may also refer specifically to the purple mangosteen, G. mangostana), garcinias, or monkey fruit.

== Description ==
Many species are threatened due to habitat destruction, and at least G. cadelliana from South Andaman Island is almost or even completely extinct already.

The fruits are a food source for several animals, such as the archduke butterflies (Lexias) of tropical eastern Asia which relish the sap of overripe mangosteens.

== Uses ==
[[Garcinia gummi-gutta]] yields a spice widely used in South Asia, in particular in Kerala, where it is called kodumpulli.

[[Garcinia mangostana]], or purple mangosteen, is widely available in grocery stores in the West in canned and bottled forms, and can be eaten the same way as the two preceding species. In addition, the [[mangosteen]] rind (exocarp) is used to make a soup known as "Garcinia soup" in Malaysia, which is eaten for weight loss purposes.

[[Garcinia cambogia]] extract, often considered a miracle cure for obesity, has been banned in many countries for this use because the [[FDA]] finds it to be ineffective.

== See also ==
* [[List of culinary fruits]]
* [[List of plants known as mangosteen]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/genus.pl?4983 Garcinia] at the US National Plant Germplasm System

[[Category:Garcinia]]
[[Category:Medicinal plants]]
[[Category:Tropical fruit]]

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