Pungara Fruit Plant (Garcinia macrophylla) Native to Guatemala and Costa

Native to Guatemala and Costa Rica

Lowers the level of bad cholesterol in the body

Species of the tree is in the family Malvaceae

Begins blooming and fruiting around 7-8 years

Pungara Fruit Plant (Garcinia macrophylla) Native to Guatemala and CostaGarcinia 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