Balukuk, Pildes
Garcinia dives

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

A small tree or shrub. The branches are numerous and brownish. They are not angular and are smooth. The leaves are opposite and scattered. They are oblong with a blunt base. The flowers are white and mostly borne singly. The fruit are egg shaped to round and 2 to 3 cm long. They are one seeded.

There are about 300 Garcinia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. They are found at low altitudes throughout the Philippines.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. They need to be skinned well.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Garcinia bosoboscensis Pierre ex Vesque; Garcinia palawanensis Elmer;