Garcinia pauciflora
Baker
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Description
A tropical tree in the Clusiaceae family, found in humid forests from sea level to 1,000 m elevation.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in the forest from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It grows in humid locations.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar*,
Notes
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Synonyms
Garcinia cernua BakerGarcinia pauciflora var. depauperata H. Perrieri
Also Known As
Bongondrana
References (1)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 138 (As Garcinia cernua)
