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Garcinia macrophylla
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Scientific classification
Genus:
Garcinia
Species:
macrophylla
Synonyms

Rheedia benthamiana Planch. & Triana.
Rheedia gardneriana Planch. & Triana
Rheedia macrantha Standl. & Steyerm.
Rheedia macrophylla (Mart.) Planch. & Triana

Garcinia macrophylla, common name: pungara, is a Garcinia species found in southern Mexico, Guatemala and northern South America. It is found in the Amazonian montane forests, at altitudes of 50–400 m. In climates with mean annual temperatures of 26–28 °C and mean annual rainfall of 1,500–4,000 mm. In Bolivia, this species is intercropped with cocoa for their edible fruits and shade.

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