[1][2][3] It is commonly known as mundu or munu in Indonesia and Malaysia,[1] baniti or taklang-anak in the Philippines,[4][5][6] and maphuut or ma phut in Thailand.

[citation needed] Garcinia dulcis is an evergreen tree with horizontal branches and a dense, pyramidal crown.

It can grow up to 15 metres tall and has a short, straight trunk, which can develop to a size of 30 cm in diameter.

The tree grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range of 22–30 °C and is well adapted to shade and humid conditions.

[7] The orange coloured fruits can be eaten fresh; they contain a sour, juicy pulp, which can be preserved into jam.