Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia)

Atractocarpus fitzalanii white flower close up on green leaves with long buds attached
Atractocarpus fitzalanii white flower with pointed buds surrounded by dark green waxy leaves

Botanical names: Atractocarpus fitzalanii, Randia fitzalanii, Gardenia fitzalanii

Common names: Native Gardenia, Yellow Mangosteen

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Australia, Tropical Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Small tree, usually only to 10-20ft. tree with large, glossy green leaves. The white flowers have a gardenia-like perfume. Enjoys moist, warm environment of Rainforest. Dark shining foliage sets off these beautifully fragrant spring flowers. They are star-shaped and come in clusters. In late autumn, yellow skinned fruits develop, 2"-4" in diameter, filled with small seeds embedded in soft pulp, with a flavor resembling a mangosteen. Dense, shiny foliage, the leaves are large, dark green and glossy. Very tropical looking plant, rare in cultivation.

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Atractocarpus fitzalanii white flower close up on green leaves with long buds attached
Atractocarpus fitzalanii white star-shaped flower with narrow buds and waxy green foliage
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) green plant with small white flower in a garden setting
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) dense foliage with small white flower clusters among thick green leaves
Atractocarpus fitzalanii white star shaped flower close up on green foliage background
Atractocarpus fitzalanii five petaled white flower nestled among dark green foliage
Atractocarpus fitzalanii white flower close up with green buds on a thin stem.
Atractocarpus fitzalanii white flower with pointed petals next to a narrow bud.
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) white flower close up on green leaves and dense foliage
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) white flower cluster with several petals and dark green lush foliage
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) yellow round fruit hanging from branches with green leaves
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) yellow round fruit hanging from branches with lush green foliage
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) with white flower clusters nestled among thick glossy green leaves
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) with white flower clusters nestled among thick glossy green leaves
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) white flower cluster close up with dark green glossy leaves foliage
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) white flower cluster among dense dark green glossy leaves, close up view
Atractocarpus fitzalanii white flower close up with green stems and leafy foliage background
Atractocarpus fitzalanii white flower with several closed buds on green stems nearby
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) yellow fruit open close up held in hand palm skin
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) yellow fruit split open revealing inner pulp held on human palm.
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) green fruit on a plate, close up.
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) green fruit with one split open on a plate.
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) green tree with oval leaves and small yellow fruit on branches
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) tree showing oval green leaves and small rounded yellow fruit on branches.


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