Giant Pungara Fruit Plant (Garcinia macrophylla) Plant Type:Seedling Plant The edible fruit of Passiflora

The edible fruit of Passiflora alata is often gathered from the wild

The fruit is a delectable treat

native to the Atlantic Forest

Traditional uses include anthelmintic

it has also found its way into home gardens

Giant Pungara Fruit Plant (Garcinia macrophylla) Plant Type:Seedling Plant The edible fruit of PassifloraCommon Name: Giant Pungara Botanical Name: Garcinia macrophylla (Giant) General Information: Very rare and best tasting Garcinia native to Ecuador. Evergreen tree with stiff, leathery leaves, growing 8 12 meters tall. Sometimes gathered from the wild and cultivated in home gardens for the fruit. Fruits can be eaten raw or made into jam. Rounded conical fruit, pointed at one or both ends, about 10 to 14 cm wide. Thick yellow rind, usually smooth,