Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia)
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 Zone Map
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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- Randia formosa (Blackberry Jam Fruit)
- Randia maculata (Terompet Gading)
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- Randia sp. (Gardenia Star of Africa)
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Atractocarpus fitzalanii white star-shaped flower with narrow buds and waxy green foliage
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) dense foliage with small white flower clusters among thick green leaves
Atractocarpus fitzalanii five petaled white flower nestled among dark green foliage
Atractocarpus fitzalanii white flower with pointed petals next to a narrow bud.
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 lush green foliage
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) with white flower clusters nestled among thick glossy green leaves
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) white flower cluster among dense dark green glossy leaves, close up view
Atractocarpus fitzalanii white flower with several closed buds on green stems nearby
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) yellow fruit split open revealing inner pulp held on human palm.
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) green fruit with one split open on a plate.
Atractocarpus fitzalanii (Native Gardenia) tree showing oval green leaves and small rounded yellow fruit on branches.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/atractocarpus_fitzalanii.htm