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.;