Brunei cherry
Garcinia parvifolia

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

It is a small to medium sized tree. It can grow 25 m tall. The stem have white to yellow latex. The leaves are opposite and simple. The flowers are 9 mm across. The fruit are cherry sized with red to yellow skin. They are about 2 cm across. The pulp is white and juicy and slightly tart.

There are about 300 Garcinia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forest up to 800 m above sea level. It grows on hillsides and along rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Guinea, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand

How it is used for food

Fruit are eaten fresh. They are sour. They are also used to flavour other foods. The young fruit are sliced and sun dried and used as a sour condiment. The dried red rind is used to flavour curries and other dishes with a sour flavour.

The fruit are often eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit, spice, flavouring

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Asam aur aur, Asam kandis, Asam kundong, Bua lipau, Buah kuno, Bunog, Ceuri, Cha muang, Cirei, Kandis, Kandis burung, Kayu mein, Kecii, Kenis, Kundong, Manggis hutan, Sempat tebu

Synonyms

Garcinia globulosa Ridl.; Garcinia tetangies Boerl.; Rhinostigma parvifolium Miq.;