Binukau
Garcinia binucao

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 25 cm long. The trunk is 40 cm across. The leaves are opposite, leathery and smooth. The flowers are small, red and borne in clusters. The fruit are yellowish 4 cm across and somewhat rounded. They have a firm outer covering and several seeds.

There are about 300 Garcinia species. Possibly now Garcinia gummi-gutta

Where it is found

A tropical plant. Common and widely distributed in the Philippines throughout Luzon and the Visayas growing in primary forests at low and high altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cuba, Indochina, Indonesia, Pacific, Philippines (country/location of origin), SE Asia, Vietnam, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten raw or with fish.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Batuan, Balakut, Balokok, Pohon manggis binakaw

Synonyms

Cambogia binucao Blanco; Garcinia duodecandra Pierre;