Madan, Madahn
Garcinia schomburgkiana
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. The leaves are arranged opposite. It has leathery leaves. They are oval to sword shaped and 11 cm long by 3.5 cm wide. They are dark green and shiny on top and light green and dull underneath. Flowers of one sex and both sexes occur on the same plant. The flowers are small and cream coloured. They occur along the branches. The fruit are green and glossy. They are egg shaped and 4 cm wide. They are green to yellow and sour.
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The sour fruit is eaten raw or pickled. They can be dried. The young leaves are used as a fresh vegetable mixed with other vegetables. They are boiled with pork dishes.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
In NE Thailand fruit are available June to July.
Its other names
Local names
Bua dong, Bua song, Sandan prey, Tro-meng, Tro-moung