TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Garcinia kola seeds
Garcinia sp.
GarciniaFamily: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Species:
Garcinia dulcis (Maphuut)
Garcinia nigrolineata
Garcinia parvifolia
Similar plants:
- 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)
- Garcinia mangostana (Mangosteen)
- Garcinia megaphylla, Garcinia macrophylla, Rheedia macrophylla, Garcinia magnifolia, Rheedia magnifolia (Bacuru Pary, Bacuripari )
- Garcinia nervosa (Mountain Garcinia, Pear Mangosteen)
- Garcinia prainiana (Cherapu, Button Mangosteen)
- Garcinia schomburgkiana (Madan)
- Garcinia spicata (Garcinia)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/garcinia_sp.htm
Achacha, Achachairu. Small, prolifically-fruiting tree related to the Mangosteen. The taste is described as both bitter and sweet and is somewhat reminiscent of lemonade. The rather tough, bitter rind can be split open with a knife or with the teeth, and the edible part of the fruit sucked off the seed. The Achacha is in season from December to mid-March.
The small tree with a pyramidal canopy is prolifically-fruiting. It grows in the southern part of the Amazon basin in the central area of Bolivia. Achachas are tangy and refreshing with a delicate subtle sweetness, a fine balance between sweetness and acidity, producing an unusual taste sensation. Fruit should be picked mature as it does not ripen further on storage. In addition to having a great flavor, Achacha fruit has more flesh relative to its weight, when compared to the renowned purple mangosteen. Its rind is also palatable and easily utilized for beverages. The Bolivian name of the fruit is Achachairu and translated means honey kiss in Guarani language. Nutritionally, Achachas are valuable source of vitamin C and folate, as well as potassium, riboflaving and antioxidants.
Easy to grow in south Florida and must have for every tropical fruit lover. Grows well in a container.
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The small tree with a pyramidal canopy is prolifically-fruiting. It grows in the southern part of the Amazon basin in the central area of Bolivia. Achachas are tangy and refreshing with a delicate subtle sweetness, a fine balance between sweetness and acidity, producing an unusual taste sensation. Fruit should be picked mature as it does not ripen further on storage. In addition to having a great flavor, Achacha fruit has more flesh relative to its weight, when compared to the renowned purple mangosteen. Its rind is also palatable and easily utilized for beverages. The Bolivian name of the fruit is Achachairu and translated means honey kiss in Guarani language. Nutritionally, Achachas are valuable source of vitamin C and folate, as well as potassium, riboflaving and antioxidants.
Easy to grow in south Florida and must have for every tropical fruit lover. Grows well in a container.
Express shipping via 1-day service. No replacements or refunds on this item. Watch for the delivery, do not keep the package on a sunny porch!
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
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