| Mountain Garcinia | |
| Garcinia nervosa |
A rare Garcinia, best known for its huge leaves which grow to well over a foot long and may be the largest of the genus.
Description: Very little information is available about this species. Along with its huge leaves, the tree is noteworthy for its green-yellow fruit, roughly round to a flattened pear shape. Flesh is white-yellow. There is no information about the eating quality of the fruit.
Hardiness: Unknown.
Growing Environment: Seems to flourish in a humid, tropical environment.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: This species is being studied for its chemical components, which may have future uses. It is extremely rare in cultivation.
Native Range: Native to Malaysia, Borneo, and scattered locally in the southeast Asia region.