Rupai tekora
Garcinia lanceifolia

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 4 m high. The leaves are sword shaped and shiny. The flowers are red and occur singly at the ends of branches. The fruit have 6-8 seeds. The fruit are oval and smooth and red. They are 2 cm across.

There are about 300 Garcinia species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It usually grows under the dense shade of other trees.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The fruit make good jelly. The ripe fruit are eaten raw. They can be dried. They are also used with fish curry. The young leaves are cooked then eaten. They are used to add a sour taste.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

In NE India plants flower and fruit February to July.

Its other names

Local names

Bon kao, Cheng-kek, Dieng-soh-jadu, Khaum, Npri-nprai, Pelte, Pranso, Rupoki tekera, Saukchin, Sushru, Thisuru

Synonyms

Garcinia gracilis Pierre;