Garcinia Hanburyi (Noun)
Meaning
Low spreading tree of Indonesia yielding an orange to brown gum resin (gamboge) used as a pigment when powdered.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Garcinia hanburyi, also known as gamboge, has been used for centuries in traditional Asian art and medicine.
- The low spreading tree is native to Indonesia where garcinia hanburyi is widely cultivated for its valuable resin.
- Gamboge is extracted from the latex of garcinia hanburyi by making incisions on the trunk of the tree.
- When powdered, the resin from garcinia hanburyi can be used as a vibrant yellow pigment in painting and dyeing.
- Due to its unique properties, garcinia hanburyi resin has become a popular ingredient in traditional medicine practices around the world.