Kandis
Garcinia lateriflora
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A small tree. The branches are more or less angular, smooth and yellowish green. The leaves are opposite, scattered, oblong and abruptly pointed. The base of the leaves is blunt with yellowish green leaf stalks. The flowers are bisexual and yellowish white. They are carried singly. The fruit is egg shaped, smooth, greenish and with 2 or 4 seeds.
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. They are abundant at low altitudes throughout the Philippines.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw after being skinned well. They are also dried. Young leaves are used as a souring agent.
Edible parts
Seeds, fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Djawura, Kandis, Kariis, Manggus hutan