Garcinia epunctata

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m high. The fruit are 4 cm across. The pulp is edible.

There are about 300 Garcinia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forests in West Africa. It can grow in a range of forest types including swamps.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, West Africa

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw. The bark is used as a tea.

Edible parts

Fruit, stem, bark - tea

How it is grown

Fruit production is seasonal.

Its other names

Local names

Alikpadjo, Chole, Ka woro, Londuho, Oluho, Otchuwo, Oue biliko, Siebe, Undandi

Synonyms

Garcinia balala De Wild.; Garcinia bequaertii De Wild.; Garcinia brieyi De Wild.; Garcinia cereoflava Engl.; Garcinia klainei Pierre ex Engl.; Garcinia kuluensis Spirlet; Garcinia mimfiensis Engl.; Garcinia nyangensis Pellegr.; Garcinia obscura Spirlet; Garcinia sordidoluteola De Wild.;