Kariis
Garcinia mindanaensis
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is 15 cm across. The leaves are opposite and pointed at both ends. They are 13-18 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. The male flowers are red and occur in clusters in the axils of leaves. They have 4 petals. The fruit are about 3 cm across and sour.
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in primary forests at medium altitudes. They occur only from Mindanao and Basilan in the Philippines.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gatasan