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Garcinia punctata

Family: Clusiaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 8-12 m high. The trunk is 30 cm around.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forest. It is often in wet situations and then have stilt roots.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, East Africa, Malawi, Nigeria, West Africa, Zambia


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Seeds, nuts


How it is grown

In Central African Republic flowers have been recorded in February and March.


Its other names

Local names

Oro

Synonyms

Garcinia dandii De Wild.; Garcinia longiacuminata Engl. ex De Willd.;