Floral and fruit variations among garcinia imberti, an endangered endemic tree species of southern western ghats

Garcinia imberti Bourd. is an endangered endemic niche specific dioecious species of southern Western Ghats. The field studies conducted from three populations viz. Chemunji, Bonacaud and Ponmudi revealed pioneer observation of individual accessions which differs in floral colour as well as number of seeds per fruit at different sites. The present study may suggest cues on the ecological scope of variations among some accessions with respect to enhanced chance of pollination, fruit set and subsequent seed dispersal ensure species survivorship.