Garcinia verrucosa
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in humid forests. It grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Voaditsaka, Vongo
Synonyms
Garcinia verrucosa var. piriformis H. Perrier; Garcinia verrucosa subsp. typica H. Pierrier;