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Brunei Cherry
Garcinia parvifolia
a.k.a. Asam aur aur  

Cherry sized fruit with a red to yellow skin and a juicy, slightly tart white pulp. Highly esteemed in Borneo.

Description: Small or medium sized tree a bit like the mangosteen in appearance.

Hardiness: Unknown.

Growing Environment: Seems to prefer a humid tropical environment.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Eaten fresh out of hand or dried and used for flavoring other foods.

Native Range: Native to the island of Borneo, occurs naturally both in Brunei and Malaysia. Occasionally cultivated, but frequently grown as a dooryard tree throughout the region.