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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.
Seed Availability
Seeds are not available for the Brunei Cherry. Please visit our seed store to view current selections.
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.
Related Species
Clusiaceae | |||
Clusia lanceolata Balsam Apple |
Clusia rosea Autograph Tree | ||
Garcinia acuminata Sour Bacuri |
Garcinia cochinchinensis False Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia gardneriana Bacupari |
Garcinia hombroniana Seashore Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia intermedia Lemon Drop Mangosteen |
Garcinia livingstonei Imbe | ||
Garcinia mangostana Mangosteen |
Garcinia nervosa Mountain Garcinia | ||
Garcinia parvifolia Brunei Cherry |
Garcinia praniana Button Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia spicata Garcinia spicata |
Garcinia xanthochymus Gamboge | ||
Mammea americana Mamey Apple |
Platonia insignis Bacuri | ||
Rheedia macrophylla Charichuela |
Rheedia madruno Madrono |