Cozoiba
Garcinia benthamiana
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit are reddish-yellow.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Asia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, SE Asia, South America, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten.
It is sometimes cultivated. Fruit are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bacuri-de-espinho, Bacuri-pari, Bacuri-selvagem, Charichuelo, Cozoiba rebalsera
Synonyms
Rheedia benthamiana Planch. & Triana; Rheedia sagotiana Engl.;