Garcinia Macrophylla

Garcinia macrophylla is an evergreen tree with stiff, leathery leaves, growing 8 - 12 meters tall. The dense crown is narrowly pyramidal. The cylindrical bole is 30 - 50cm in diameter. The fruit is very popular within its native range. It is commonly gathered from the wild, and is also sometimes cultivated, especially in home gardens, for the fruit which is widely sold in native markets. The fruit is raw or made into jam. The fruit is said to be very tasty. Seeds will be shipped in humid vermiculite.