District | KAMRUP | BMC Name | CHAMORIA ANCHALIC BMC | Flora Category | Medicinial Plant | Type of Flora | Tree |
Local Name of Flora | Thekera | Local Language | Bengali ,Assamese ,Other , | Common Name of Flora | Garcinia | Scientific Name | Garcinia pedunculata |
Variata | Forma | Sub Species | Flora Variety | Local | |||
Part Used | Fruit | Uses | Consumed for its medicinal properties | Other Details | The mature fruit is eaten cooked or raw. Usually the ripe or raw fruits are sliced, sun-dried and preserved. Local people used the slices for preparing delicacies like "tenga diya masor jol" meaning Assamese sour fish curry. It can also be prepared with other vegetables, especially fritters made with lentils. Pickles are also prepared.vegetables, especially with pulses. |