Garcinia portoricensis

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 7-20 m tall. The leaves are 10 cm long. They end with a sharp spine. The fruit are oval and 3 cm long. Probably now Garcinia madruno

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caribbean, Central America, Puerto Rico, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Guanabacoa, Palo de cruz, Sebuc n

Synonyms

Rheedia portoricensis Urb.;