Garcinia mindanaensis
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Kariis
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Description
A small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is 15 cm across. The leaves are opposite and pointed at both ends. They are 13-18 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. The male flowers are red and occur in clusters in the axils of leaves. They have 4 petals. The fruit are about 3 cm across and sour.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in primary forests at medium altitudes. They occur only from Mindanao and Basilan in the Philippines.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Propagation
Seed - we have no specific information on this species, but the seed of most members of the genus can be slow to germinate, even if sown fresh, often taking 6 months or more.
Notes
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Also Known As
Gatasan
References (4)
- Brown, W.H., 1920, Wild Food Plants of the Philippines. Bureau of Forestry Bulletin No. 21 Manila. p 122
- Monsalud, M.R., Tongacan, A.L., Lopez, F.R., & Lagrimas, M.Q., 1966, Edible Wild Plants in Philippine Forests. Philippine Journal of Science. p 480
- PROSEA (Plant Resources of South East Asia) handbook, Volume 2, 1991, Edible fruits and nuts.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
