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Garcinia fusiformis

Family: Clusiaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The bark is brown. The leaves are dark green above and light green underneath. They are broadly oval and taper to both ends. The fruit are green and turn red when ripe.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at low altitudes up to 100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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