Botanical Name: Garcinia parvifolia
especially as marmalade
Habitat: Grows on various types of woodlands on sandy loam soils
Watering: Regular watering is essential during the early years
The fruit is described as super tasty
Pourouma guianensis Live Plant Plant Type:Seedling Plant Botanical Name: Garcinia parvifoliaPourouma guianensis is an evergreen tree with a sparse, open crown; it can grow 10 15 metres tall. This fast growing tree is native to S. America Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam. The tree produces violet black, ovoid drupes measuring 2040 mm in diameter, each containing a single seed. These fruits are edible and consumed locally. The wood of Pourouma guianensis is light, soft, and used for low value items such as