Garcinia mannii
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 10-15 m high.
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Congo DR, Gabon, Guinea, Guinée, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten as snacks.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Aromo, Okok, Okuta, Onie
Synonyms
Garcinia obanensis Baker f.;