Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 3: 477 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694779
Common Names
- Garuga floribunda
- Many-flowered Garuga
- Many-flowered Garuga Tree
Synonyms
- Kunthia floribunda Kuntze [unknown]
- Kunthia mollis Kuntze [unknown]
- Boswellia javanica Turcz. [unknown]
- Bursera javanica Baill. [unknown]
- Garuga abilo Merr. [unknown]
- Garuga clarkii Merr. [unknown]
- Garuga littoralis Merr. [unknown]
- Garuga mollis Turcz. [unknown]
- Garuga pacifica Burkill [unknown]
- Garuga pinnata mollis Kurz [unknown]
- Icica abilo Blanco [unknown]
Description
Garuga floribunda (also called Many-flowered Garuga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in evergreen forests, usually in the understory.
Uses & Benefits
Garuga floribunda has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. It has also been used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as for its culinary uses, such as in curries and other dishes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Garuga floribunda var. gamblei (King ex W.W.Sm.) Kalkman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garuga floribunda has small, cream-colored flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garuga floribunda is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep them in a warm, sunny area. When propagating by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from the tip of the stem and plant it in a well-drained potting mix. When propagating by layering, bend a stem down to the ground and cover it with soil. Keep the soil moist until the stem takes root.
Where to Find Garuga floribunda
Garuga floribunda is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in areas of high rainfall.
Garuga floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garuga floribunda?
Garuga floribunda
What is the common name of Garuga floribunda?
Garuga
Where is Garuga floribunda found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Species in the Garuga genus
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis,
Aucoumea klaineana,
Beiselia mexicana,
Boswellia globosa,
Boswellia ameero,
Boswellia bullata,
Boswellia carteri,
Boswellia dalzielii,
Boswellia dioscoridis,
Boswellia elongata,
Boswellia frereana,
Boswellia microphylla,
Boswellia nana,
Boswellia neglecta,
Boswellia ogadensis,
Boswellia ovalifoliolata,
Boswellia papyrifera,
Boswellia pirottae,
Boswellia popoviana,
Boswellia rivae,
Boswellia sacra,
Boswellia serrata,
Boswellia socotrana,
Bursera roseana,
Bursera silviae,
Bursera toledoana,
Bursera altijuga,
Bursera amplifolia,
Bursera angustata,
Bursera aptera,
Bursera arida,
Bursera ariensis,
Bursera aromatica,
Bursera aspleniifolia,
Bursera attenuata,
Bursera bicolor,
Bursera biflora,
Bursera bipinnata,
Bursera bolivarii,
Bursera bonetii,
Bursera brunea,
Bursera cerasifolia,
Bursera chemapodicta,
Bursera cinerea,
Bursera citronella,
Bursera collina,
Bursera confusa,
Bursera copallifera,
Bursera coyucensis,
Bursera crenata,