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Garcinia_lucida
Garcinia lucida is a species of Garcinia (plant of the family Clusiaceae) present mainly in Cameroon (where it is sometimes called essok) and Gabon. It is a tree whose sap is yellow. The species was listed by the French naturalist Julien-Joseph Vesque in 1893.
General description
Garcinia lucida is a tree that produces opposite leaves of elliptical shape and white flowers. Its sap is bright yellow and its fruits are green berries.
Ecology
Garcinia lucida is an equatorial species, occurring naturally in tropical areas of West Africa. Most specimens of this species are found in Gabon, Cameroon and the continental region of Equatorial Guinea1.
properties
In Cameroon, Garcinia lucida is considered a medicinal plant. Its seeds and bark are used to treat various gastric and intestinal disorders and can serve as an antidote; as for its leaves, they are supposed to repel mosquitoes as well as bad spirits.
use
In addition to the medicinal uses described above, Garcinia lucida is used in palm wine and odontol, two alcoholic beverages.
General description
Garcinia lucida is a tree that produces opposite leaves of elliptical shape and white flowers. Its sap is bright yellow and its fruits are green berries.
Ecology
Garcinia lucida is an equatorial species, occurring naturally in tropical areas of West Africa. Most specimens of this species are found in Gabon, Cameroon and the continental region of Equatorial Guinea1.
properties
In Cameroon, Garcinia lucida is considered a medicinal plant. Its seeds and bark are used to treat various gastric and intestinal disorders and can serve as an antidote; as for its leaves, they are supposed to repel mosquitoes as well as bad spirits.
use
In addition to the medicinal uses described above, Garcinia lucida is used in palm wine and odontol, two alcoholic beverages.