Garcinia oliveri

Botanical Description

Garcinia oliveri is an evergreen tree that can grow 20 - 30 metres tall. The bole can be 30 - 60cm in diameter[ 1148 Title Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine Publication Author Pierre L. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ Publisher Year 1883-1889 ISBN Description Written in French and, although rather dated, remains an excellent reference for woody plants from IndoChina. There is a description of the plant, often followed by a resumé of uses, and some truly excellent line drawings. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a source of materials. The fruit is often sold in local markets[ 1148 Title Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine Publication Author Pierre L. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ Publisher Year 1883-1889 ISBN Description Written in French and, although rather dated, remains an excellent reference for woody plants from IndoChina. There is a description of the plant, often followed by a resumé of uses, and some truly excellent line drawings. ].