Garcinia hombroniana (Seashore Mangosteen)

Garcinia hombroniana brown round fruit close up with light green stem and sepals
Garcinia hombroniana round brown fruit with smooth green stem and small sepals

Botanical name: Garcinia hombroniana

Common names: Seashore Mangosteen, Luli

Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae

Origin: Malaysia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: 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
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High
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Naturally grows near seashores, so it likely salt and sand tolerant. Flowers are whitish, and occur terminally in clusters of 1-3. Trees are dioecious. Seashore mangosteen is propagated by seeds, which germinate in 3-4 weeks. It may be used as a rootstock for mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana - mangosteen grafting). It is very tolerant adverse soil and climatic conditions, being adapted to growing in sandy and rocky soils near the beach in its native habitat. It also grows well in acid clay soils, and tolerates drought as well as high rainfall.

Trees are dioecious. The fruit is smooth, spherical and beaked, with a pinkish red peel. The interior is segmented, like the mangosteen, but the pulp is yellowish, thin and sour, although it has a good flavor. Most segments contain one flat seed. The roots and leaves are used medicinally to relieve itching.

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Garcinia hombroniana green fruit close up with brown texture against large thick leaves
Garcinia hombroniana round green fruit with brown texture sits among large thick leaves
Garcinia hombroniana green leaves plant with dense foliage spreading across the ground area
Garcinia hombroniana green leaves spread widely on branches near the soil surface
Garcinia hombroniana (Seashore Mangosteen) white flower, close up of the petals and central stamen cluster.
Garcinia hombroniana (Seashore Mangosteen) flower with soft white petals nestled among thick, dark green leaves.
Garcinia hombroniana (Seashore Mangosteen) green round fruit close up hanging from a small branch
Garcinia hombroniana (Seashore Mangosteen) green round fruit hanging from a branch among smooth broad leaves
Garcinia hombroniana (Seashore Mangosteen) green round fruit close up on a leafy tropical tree branch
Garcinia hombroniana (Seashore Mangosteen) round green fruit hanging from a branch among smooth leathery leaves


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