Garcinia morella

Garcinia morella is a species of tree in the family Clusiaceae found in India, and Sri Lanka.

Leaves simple, opposite, decussate; petiole 0.6-1.5 cm long, canaliculate, sheathing at base, glabrous; lamina 6.5-15 x 3.5-8 cm, usually elliptic, sometimes narrow obovate, apex acute to acuminate, base attenuate; coriaceous or subcoriaceous, glabrous; secondary_nerves 6-8 pairs; tertiary_nerves obscure.

In Assam, dried and preserved slices are added to black green pulses to make a popular slightly acidic curry.

[3] When the bark is cut it exudes a yellow resin called gamboge that is used in food, paints and medicines.

Odduli is prepared by boiling the fruit to get a thick black liquid which can be stored for years without adding preservatives.

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