Garcinia rubra
Merr.
Kamandiis
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Description
A small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is 15 cm across. The leaves are 6-12 cm long. The leaves are opposite, thin and pointed at both ends. The flowers are small, bright red and borne in clusters in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 3 cm across somewhat rounded but flattened and yellowish to red. They are fleshy and acidic.
Edible Uses
The acidic fruits are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. They occur in the Philippines from northern Luzon to northern Mindanao in primary forest at low altitudes.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines*, SE Asia,
Cultivation
The tree can flower all year round.
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.
Production
It flowers year round.
Notes
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
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 479
- 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
