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Garcinia Kusumae
July 9 , 2025
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- Garcinia kusumae is a newly discovered tree species in Assam of Northeast India, locally called Thoikora in Assamese language.
- It belongs to the genus Garcinia, a large group of tropical trees and shrubs.
- The tree is evergreen, dioecious, and can grow up to 18 meters tall.
- Its fruit is used locally to make a refreshing sherbet drink to prevent heatstroke.
- The fruit is also used in cooking and traditional medicine for diabetes and dysentery.
- Assam alone has 12 species and 3 varieties of Garcinia.
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