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![]() | Garcinia hombroniana Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae Seashore Mangosteen, Luli Origin: Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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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2760 Garcinia livingstonei - Imbe Imbe, Lowveld Mangosteen. An evergreen slow growing small tree with interesting branching pattern, oddly shaped growth habit. The fruits are produced in profusion and are edible, having a refreshing acid-sweet flesh. In Mozambique the fruit is used to prepare a pleasant alcoholic beverage.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: Fruit Festival Plant Food - Super Crop Booster Mango-Food - Smart Release Fruit Tree Booster SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster This item is certified for shipping to California. Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window | Grown in 6"/1 gal pot 1 plant in stock Last one $42.00 |
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3876 Garcinia mangostana - Mangosteen (with express shipping) We only have a few plants, and no more until next year!Mangosteen. This delicious fruit has a thick, dark-red skin, inside which are creamy white segments with a sweet, slightly tart flavor. Purported by many who have had the luxury of tasting it as being the best tasting fruit in the world. Express shipping. Will be shipped by Express Mail/UPS Next Day/FedEx Next Day (except Florida, where UPS/FedEx ground takes 1 day). No replacements or refunds on this item, we provide the best packaging. Watch for the delivery, do not keep the package on a sunny porch! This item is certified for shipping to California. Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window |
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![]() | Garcinia megaphylla, Garcinia macrophylla, Rheedia macrophylla, Garcinia magnifolia, Rheedia magnifolia Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae Bacuru Pary, Bacuripari Origin: South America ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In some sources Garcinia megaphylla is indicated as synonim of Garcinia magnifolia. It is found in Brazil in 1841, in the Amazonian montian forests. Bacuripari is an evergreen tree with stiff, leathery leaves, growing 20-25 ft tall. The fruit is very popular within its native range. It is commonly gathered from the wild, and is also sometimes cultivated, especially in home gardens, for the fruit which is widely sold in native markets. It is eaten raw or made into jams. The white, aril-like pulp is agreeably subacid. It has many medicinal properties. | ![]() |
5971 Garcinia macrophylla (megaphylla, magnifolia) - Bacuripari Other synonyms: Garcinia megaphylla, Garcinia magnifolia, Rheedia macrophylla, Rheedia magnifolia. rare fruit tree with subacid yellow fruit that has many medicinal properties.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: Fruit Festival Plant Food - Super Crop Booster Mango-Food - Smart Release Fruit Tree Booster SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster This item is certified for shipping to California. Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window |
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![]() | Garcinia nervosa Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae Mountain Garcinia, Pear Mangosteen Origin: Borneo ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() |
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![]() Garcinia kola seeds | Garcinia sp. Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae Garcinia Origin: Southeast Asia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Species: Garcinia dulcis (Maphuut) Garcinia nigrolineata Garcinia parvifolia | ![]() Garcinia dulcis |
6130 Garcinia gerrardii - Forest Mangosteen Related to the mangosteen, the Forest Garcinia originated from Pondoland in the Eastern Cape and is very rare even in exclusive collections. It is difficult to propagate. It has fragrant flowers in early summer, decorative orange fruits in winter, glossy foliage with attractive pale green new growth and it is easy to grow. This species is used in traditional medicine.Evergreen shrub suitable for semi-shade or shade, it is easy to grow, but slow growing, which makes it more manageable and suitable for smaller gardens as well as larger gardens and parks. It also does well in containers. Grow it in a warm spot, in semi-shade or shade, in well-drained, fertile soils, and water well in spring and summer. Garcinia gerrardii is suitable for pot cultivation and with its slow growth, deep green foliage and showy fruits, it would make an interesting substitute for decorative citrus in pots. It is also a good choice for a difficult position in deep shade. This item is certified for shipping to California. Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window |
2307 Garcinia humilis - Achacha Honey Kiss (w/express shipping) 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. Express shipping. Will be shipped by Express Mail/UPS Next Day/FedEx Next Day (except Florida, where UPS/FedEx ground takes 1 day). No replacements or refunds on this item, we provide the best packaging. Watch for the delivery, do not keep the package on a sunny porch! RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: Fruit Festival Plant Food - Super Crop Booster Mango-Food - Smart Release Fruit Tree Booster SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster This item is certified for shipping to California. Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window |
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