Bua Planchon
Garcinia planchonii
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows up to 20 m high. The trunk is 50 cm across. The leaves are broadly oval and 16-22 cm long and 8-10 cm wide. The fruits are green to yellow. The fruit are 9 cm across. They are yellow-green and have grooves. There are 8 seeds.
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The fruit are edible and acid. They are sliced and dried in the sun. They are used as a substitute for tamarind in curries.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
It flowers are fruits throughout the year.