| Common Name(s) |
Goraka |
| Botanical Name |
Garcinia quaesita |
| Origin of species |
Native |
| Family |
Clusiaceae |
| AF notation / physiognomy |
V7 |
| Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE |
02 |
| Photosynthetic Biomass |
|
| -Weight per leaf |
-5.6 g |
| -Leaf cycle |
-Annual |
| -Length |
-3.5 -12 cm |
| -Width |
-1.5-6.5 cm |
| -Texture |
-Smooth |
|
|
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Crown type |
Round |
| Propagation method |
Seed |
| Root type |
Tap deep |
| Preferred Soils |
Wide range of soils |
| Impact on Soil |
Add organic matter, soil erosion control |
| Salinity tolerance |
|
| Human uses |
Fruit, Goraka(spice) |
| Economic Importance |
Dried fruit, juice, jam, timber, medicine |
| Distribution |
Low country wet zone and intermediate zone |
| Light preferences |
Semi shade |
| Flowering time |
April-May |
| Flower Color |
Small white |
| Fruit type |
Fleshy fruit |
