Funi
Garcinia sizygiifolia
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It has prop roots. The fruit is a green berry. The skin is thin. There are 12 seeds with a juicy layer around them.
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Indonesia (country/location of origin), SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit and young leaves are eaten as a vegetable and also used for flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves, spice, fruit
How it is grown
The fruit ripens very slowly.