[1] The specific epithet of this species honors Dr. P. Pushpangadan, former Director of Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanical Garden & Research Institute.

Morphologically it differs from G.xanthochymaus in the following aspects: The latex of this species remain white on exposure while of Garcinia xanthochymaus will turn yellow.

G.pushpangadaniana have a shorter pedicel of female flower, peltate staminoides, ovary with 6-8 locules and 6-8 lobed stigma compared to Garcinia xanthochymaus.

[1] It has been recorded from Kadalar, Pampadumchola, Munnar (Idukki), Wallakad of Silent Valley (Palakkad) and from Anamalai Hills of Tamil Nadu[2] The flowering and fruiting of this species occurs in May- December.

In its type locality, the species was found in the second storey along with Cullenia exarillata, Syzygium hemisphericum, Palaquium ellipticum, and Elaeocarpus munroi.