Family: Clusiaceae
Author: (Kunth) Hammel
Bibliography: Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 928 (1989)
Year: 1989
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Garcinia
Vegetable: False
Observations: Trinidad to C. & S. Trop. America
Description
Charichuelo, scientifically known as Garcinia madruno, is a remarkable plant that belongs to the Clusiaceae family. This tropical species has captured the interest of botanists and horticultural enthusiasts alike due to its distinctive characteristics and widespread distribution.
This plant was formally described in the botanical literature “Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden” in 1989 by Hammel, following the initial identification by Kunth. The Charichuelo thrives predominantly in regions stretching from Trinidad to Central and South Tropical America, highlighting its adaptability to diverse tropical environments.
Garcinia madruno is renowned for its striking appearance and the valuable role it plays in its native ecosystems. Its foliage and fruits are characteristic of the abundant biodiversity found within tropical habitats. The fruit of Charichuelo is particularly notable, often sought after for its unique flavor and nutritional value. Aside from its ecological importance, this plant also holds cultural significance in various indigenous communities across its range.
Understanding Charichuelo’s habitat and biological traits provides crucial insights into the conservation and sustainable use of tropical plant species. Researchers continue to study Garcinia madruno to unlock further benefits it may offer, not only to the environment but also potentially to human health and wellbeing.
Common Names
Deu: affenfrucht, marienbalsam
Spa: mameyito, charichuelo, cozoiba, madroño, naranjita, ocoró, satro
Fra: madruno
En: Charichuelo, Rheedia, Lemon Drop Mangosteen
Zh: 檸檬山竹
Nl: Lemon Drop Mangosteen
Fr: Madruno
De: Marienbalsam, Affenfrucht
Es: Charichuelo, Ocoró, Madroño, Satro, Cozoiba, Naranjita, Jorco., Mameyito
: Lemon drop mangosteen
Synonyms
- Calophyllum madruno (Kunth)
- Chloromyron verticillatum (Pers.)
- Rheedia rostrata (Vesque)
- Verticillaria rostrata (Miers ex Engl.)
- Rheedia madruno ((Kunth) Planch. & Triana)
- Rheedia kappleri (Eyma)
- Rheedia acuminata ((Ruiz & Pav.) Planch. & Triana)
- Rheedia floribunda (Planch. & Triana)
- Verticillaria acuminata (Ruiz & Pav.)
- Verticillaria peruviana (G.Don)
- Verticillaria madruno ((Planch. & Triana) Tul. ex Vesque)
- Rheedia madruno subsp. ovata (Pittier)
- Rheedia madruno subsp. bituberculata (Pittier)
- Rheedia acuminata var. floribunda (Vesque)
Distribution
- Bolivia (native)
- Brazil North (native)
- Brazil Northeast (native)
- Brazil West-Central (native)
- Colombia (native)
- Costa Rica (native)
- Ecuador (native)
- French Guiana (native)
- Guyana (native)
- Honduras (native)
- Nicaragua (native)
- Panamá (native)
- Paraguay (native)
- Peru (native)
- Suriname (native)
- Trinidad-Tobago (native)
- Venezuela (native)
Additional Images
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Flower
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Taken Mar 13, 2019 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-nc)
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Taken Mar 14, 2019 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
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Taken Oct 16, 2020 by Sanju Sunny (cc-by-sa)
Other
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Taken Mar 13, 2019 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-nc)
Taken Mar 13, 2019 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-nc)
Fruit
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Bark
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Habit
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3713863)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:277321-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Garcinia madruno (Kunth) Hammel)
