Garcinia maingayi

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk is 15 cm across. It has yellow sap. It has prop roots 1.2 m tall. The bark is brown and rough and flaky. The flowers are greenish yellow. The fruit are dark green and has ridges. It turns brown when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Sabah in Borneo. It grows up to 1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tevakun

Synonyms

Garcinia baillonii Pierre; Garcinia maingayi var. stylosa King;