Spanish Name
Garcinia
Scientific Name
Garcinia intermedia
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
Fruit
Recipes
Growth Type
Medium-Tree
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalFruit-FreshOrnamentalShade
Life Cycle
SecondaryClimax
Origin
Central America
Strata Category
Medium
How to eat
Peel and eat the flesh inside. Seeds are not eaten. Can be used in juices, smoothies, icecream, salads, jams.
Nutritional Info
High in vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, antimicrobial, digestive aid
Planting Distance
4–6 meters between trees
Harvest Time
~3–5 years from seed (faster with grafted trees). Harvest: 1–2 times per year in tropical climates; fruiting often starts at end of dry season
