Rheedia edulis, Garcinia intermedia, Calophyllum edule
Monkey Fruit, Sastra, Cherry Mangosteen, Lemon Drop MangosteenFamily: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae
Origin: Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama)
Looking for a fun, tropical addition to your small garden or patio? Garcinia edulis might just be the perfect fit!
Known as Lemon Drop Mangosteen or Madrono, this small, very slow growing tree brings both beauty and deliciousness to your rare fruit collection.
The tree is a compact, evergreen gem with glossy green leaves that look great year-round. Its small, bright yellow-orange fruits are about the size of a golf ball, with translucent white pulp inside. The taste? A refreshing burst of sweet and sour - like a lemony tropical candy!
These little fruits are not only great for snacking fresh but also make awesome juices, jams, or desserts. Plus, the tree is pretty low-maintenance - just give it some sun and water, and it's happy.
Close related species -Garcinia livingstonei (Imbe).
Similar plants:
- Garcinia megaphylla, Garcinia macrophylla, Rheedia macrophylla, Garcinia magnifolia, Rheedia magnifolia (Bacuru Pary, Bacuripari )
- Rheedia brasiliensis, Rheedia laterifolia, Garcinia laterifolia (Bakupari, Camboriu)
- Rheedia aristata, Rheedia macrophylla (Cuban Mangosteen, Garcinia)
- Rheedia longifolia (Charichuela, Bacuri Azedo, Sour Bacuri, Bumpy Lemon, Garcinia)
- Rheedia madruno (Madrono, Madrone, Bakupari, Garcinia)
- Rheedia puertoricensis (Reedia, Garcinia)
- Garcinia atroviridis (Asam Gelugor, Gelugor)
- Garcinia gummi-gutta, Garcinia cambogia (Brindleberry, Brindall berry, Gambooge, Malabar Tamarind, Kudam Puli)
- Garcinia hombroniana (Seashore Mangosteen, Luli)
- Garcinia livingstonei (Imbe, Rheedia, Lowveld Mangosteen)
Known as Lemon Drop Mangosteen or Madrono, this small, very slow growing tree brings both beauty and deliciousness to your rare fruit collection.
The tree is a compact, evergreen gem with glossy green leaves that look great year-round. Its small, bright yellow-orange fruits are about the size of a golf ball, with translucent white pulp inside. The taste? A refreshing burst of sweet and sour - like a lemony tropical candy!
These little fruits are not only great for snacking fresh but also make awesome juices, jams, or desserts. Plus, the tree is pretty low-maintenance - just give it some sun and water, and it's happy.
SUNSHINE C-Cibus (NPK 2-2-4) - Crop Booster for every watering. 
SUNSHINE C-Cibus (NPK 2-2-4) - Crop Booster for every watering.