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Heibung
Garcinia anomala

Family: Clusiaceae


What it is like

A tree.

There are about 300 Garcinia species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten cooked or raw.

Fruit are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

In India fruit are available during December to February


Its other names

Local names

Dang-kha

Synonyms

Garcinia affinis Wall. ex Pierre [Illegitimate]; Garcinia monosperma O. Berg. & C. F. Schmidt;