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Bunau
Garcinia caudiculata

Family: Clusiaceae


What it is like

A small tree. The trunk is straight. The leaves are large and dark green. The young fruit is bright purple. The ripe fruit turn purplish green. There are 6 seeds in a thin white pulp.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The thin layer around the seeds is eaten.

It has low potential as the pulp is thin.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds.


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