Garcinia verrucosa
Jum. & H. Perrier
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Description
A tropical tree in the Clusiaceae family, found in humid forests from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in humid forests. It grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar*,
Notes
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Synonyms
Garcinia verrucosa var. piriformis H. PerrierGarcinia verrucosa subsp. typica H. Pierrier
Also Known As
Voaditsaka, Vongo
References (2)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 139
- Styger, E., et al, 1999, Indigenous fruit trees of Madagascar: potential components of agroforestry systems to improve human nutrition and restore biological diversity. Agroforestry Systems 46: 289-310
