Gamboge, Himalayan garcinia
A tropical plant. It suits the hot humid tropical lowlands. It grows in dense humid forests of valleys or on hills; (100-(600)-1000(-1400) m altitude in China. It grows in seasonal rainforest and monsoonal rainforest. It suits humid locations. The tree will grow in cooler regions but fruit are not produced. It can tolerate shade and grow in poor soils including a high pH. It suits hardiness zones 11-12. In the Cairns Botanical Gardens. In XTBG Yunnan.
Also known as:
Asam gelugur, Asam kandis, Chakhasa, Chiuri, Cochin-goraka, Da ye teng huang, Dampal, Daungyan, Dawyan-ban, Dem-gola, Dephal, Dharamba, Dieng-soh-rynsan, Dongbei, False mangosteen, Gavei, Guomanda, Hmandaw, Hong Phap, Jevra memadie, Jharamb, Jhrambi, Mada-luang, Mada, Madaw, Mysore gamboge, Ota, Pinar, Pohon manggis asam, Sitambu, Suagke, Tamala, Tempwr, Tepor tenga, Thesampreng, Tinctoria, Tuai-ha-bet, Yellow mangosteen
Synonyms
- Garcinia pictoria (Roxb.) Engl.
- Garcinia tinctoria (DC.) W. Wight
- Garcinia tinctoria (DC.) Dunn
- Stalagmitis pictoria G. Don
- Xanthochymus pictorius Roxb.
- Xanthochymus tinctorius DC.
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Gamboge grow?
Found in: Africa, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central Africa, China, Cook Islands, Cuba, East Africa, Fiji, Ghana, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, Pohnpei, Rotuma, SE Asia, Sikkim, Singapore, South America, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vietnam, West Africa, Zambia
Notes: There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Status: It is a cultivated food plant.
Growing Gamboge, Himalayan garcinia
Cultivation: Plants are normally grown from seed. They can also be grown by grafting.
Edible Uses: The ripe fruit can be eaten raw. They are acidic and are often cooked with other vegetables. The fruit can be used for making jams, curries, and vinegar. It can be used as a substitute for tamarind in cooking. The fruit can be eaten roasted or boiling.
Production: Fruit are produced after 7-8 years. Fruit matures in 120-150 days. In NE India fruit are available May to July. In southern India February to May.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Gamboge, Himalayan garcinia Photos
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