Garcinia mannii
Oliv.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGarcinia mannii is a dioecious and evergreen flowering tree in the family Clusiaceae (Guttiferae). The specific epithet (mannii) honors German botanist Gustav Mann.
Description
A small tropical forest tree growing 10-15 m high.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten as snacks, and the fruit is also edible.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten as snacks.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Congo DR, Gabon, Guinea, Guinée, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa,
Notes
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Synonyms
Garcinia obanensis Baker f.
Also Known As
Aromo, Okok, Okuta, Onie
