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Lemon Drop Mangosteen, Mameyito - Garcinia intermedia
Description
Garcinia intermedia is a species of tropical American tree which produces tasty fruit. In English it is known as the lemon drop mangosteen (a name it shares with the closely related and similarly tasting Garcinia madruno). In Spanish it is called mameyito. In Portuguese it is called achachairu. The name achachairu is also applied to Garcinia humilis, another species native to Bolivia with larger, round or egg-shaped fruit.
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Lemon Drop Mangosteen
This fast-growing tree reaches a height of about 5 meters. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, up to an altitude of around 4000 feet. It can be grown successfully and will fruit in a large pot. It grows best with regular water in full sun in a humid environment. It tolerates high temperatures but is probably not frost hardy. It has small, whitish flowers which are perfect and makes an attractive ornamental tree, especially when in fruit, which may be year round. Its leaves are opposite.
Achacha Garcinia humilis - brasilensis
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Description:
Achachairu is related to the mangosteen.They are also called Achachas and they are tangy and refreshing with a delicate subtle sweetness, a fine balance between sweetness and acidity.
Fruit should be picked mature as it does not ripen further on storage. Originating from the Bolivian part of the Amazon basin in South America, the Bolivian name of the fruit is Achachairu and translated means honey kiss. The very attractive tree is pyramidal like that of the bakuri but smaller; is equally rich in yellow latex. The tree grows wild in the state of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil and adjacent Paraguay; is rarely cultivated. It blooms in December and matures its fruit in January and February
Renowned for its rich antioxidant content and unique nutrient composition, folate, potassium and vitamin C makes it an excellent addition to your fruit bowl.
The skin of the fruit makes an excellent thirst quencher that provides a healthy dose of beta carotene, hydroxycitrate acid (HCA), arginine and other minerals.
Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperatures
Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 41 degrees F
Plant habit
Pyramidal shape; small evergreen tree
Growth rate
Fairly slowly
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+20 feet
Trunk/bark/branches
New branches have a somewhat angular growth
USDA hardiness zones
10a, 10b and 11
Origin
South America: Argentina, Paraguay, eastern Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, French Guiana. Mainly found in secondary forests, by rivers, floodplains, coastal moist broad-leaved forests etc.
Flowers
Inflorescence: male and hermaphrodite flowers. Achachairu is self pollinating.
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
3 Years average
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering in well drained soil for best health
Sun or Shade
Best in bright filtered light but can be grown in full sun (Sun: 80%-100%) Only after the tree is a few feet tall and has been acclimated to full sun gradually!
Preferred Soil Type
Moist with good drainage around woodlands, wet forests near the coast of Panama. Prefers a slightly acidic soil high in organic matter.
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6 pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
January, February, March, April, December
Achachairu is related to the mangosteen.They are also called Achachas and they are tangy and refreshing with a delicate subtle sweetness, a fine balance between sweetness and acidity.
Fruit should be picked mature as it does not ripen further on storage. Originating from the Bolivian part of the Amazon basin in South America, the Bolivian name of the fruit is Achachairu and translated means honey kiss. The very attractive tree is pyramidal like that of the bakuri but smaller; is equally rich in yellow latex. The tree grows wild in the state of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil and adjacent Paraguay; is rarely cultivated. It blooms in December and matures its fruit in January and February
Renowned for its rich antioxidant content and unique nutrient composition, folate, potassium and vitamin C makes it an excellent addition to your fruit bowl.
The skin of the fruit makes an excellent thirst quencher that provides a healthy dose of beta carotene, hydroxycitrate acid (HCA), arginine and other minerals.
Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperatures
Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 41 degrees F
Plant habit
Pyramidal shape; small evergreen tree
Growth rate
Fairly slowly
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+20 feet
Trunk/bark/branches
New branches have a somewhat angular growth
USDA hardiness zones
10a, 10b and 11
Origin
South America: Argentina, Paraguay, eastern Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, French Guiana. Mainly found in secondary forests, by rivers, floodplains, coastal moist broad-leaved forests etc.
Flowers
Inflorescence: male and hermaphrodite flowers. Achachairu is self pollinating.
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
3 Years average
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering in well drained soil for best health
Sun or Shade
Best in bright filtered light but can be grown in full sun (Sun: 80%-100%) Only after the tree is a few feet tall and has been acclimated to full sun gradually!
Preferred Soil Type
Moist with good drainage around woodlands, wet forests near the coast of Panama. Prefers a slightly acidic soil high in organic matter.
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6 pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
January, February, March, April, December
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