Bacupari (Garcinia brasiliensis)

Family: Clusiaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

A cultivated fruit tree in South America particularly in Brazil, Bacupira or Garcinia brasiliensis is an evergreen tree growing up to 13 m in height with a dense and rounded crown. The bark is rough and the leaves are leathery and smooth.The ovate, orange-yellow fruit has an excellent flavor - it can be eaten raw or processed into jams. The seeds are used in poultices on wounds, whitlows, tumors, and enlarged liver.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, suggesting that of the mangosteen. — The aril-like translucent subacid white pulp has an excellent flavour, suggesting that of the mangosteen.; A highly prized fruit, usually eaten fresh but also makes an excellent jam.; The ovate fruit may be 32 - 40mm long, with an orange-yellow, pliable, leathery, tough skin, 3 mm thick that is easily removed.

Habitat & North American Range

Mainly found in secondary forests, by rivers, floodplains, coastal moist broadleaved forests etc. (Zone 10)