Risa mangosteen
Garcinia picrorhiza
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It grows 30 m tall. The latex is yellow. The leaves are opposite and oblong or narrowly oval. They are 11-12 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The flowers are in the axils of leaves. There are 5-7 flowers in a group. The fruit is an oval berry. It is 15 mm long by 8 mm wide. Each fruit has 1 or 2 seeds.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in mountain forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit is sweet but can leave a bitter after taste.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Pohon manggis risa, Pohon manggis sesoot