Pungara Fruit Plant (Garcinia macrophylla) The fruit is also a

The fruit is also a source of Manganese

delaying signs of aging

Potential uses in protecting the heart

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 4 months

The tree itself holds cultural significance

Pungara Fruit Plant (Garcinia macrophylla) The fruit is also aGarcinia macrophylla (Pungara) Common Names: Pungara, Bacuripari. Botanical Name: Garcinia macrophylla General Information: Family: Clusiaceae Native Range: Southern Mexico, Guatemala, northern South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas), Caribbean (Trinidad). Size: Evergreen tree, 8 12 meters tall, with stiff, leathery leaves. Fruit: Rounded conical, pointed at one or both ends, about 8 cm wide, thick yellow rind