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Seashore Mangosteen
Garcinia hombroniana
a.k.a. Luli
Rare, little-known fruit native to southeast Malaysia. Fruits are small but of excellent flavor. This species is believed by some to be one of the two natural hybridizing parents of the mangosteen.
Seed Availability
Seeds are not available for the Seashore Mangosteen. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in October 2018.
Description
Small tree, very little is known about cultural requirements.
Hardiness
Unknown.
Growing Environment
It naturally grows near seashores, so it likely salt and sand tolerant. Probably not hardy below 40-45F.
Propagation
By seeds.
Uses
Fruits are eaten fresh.
Native Range
Native to southeast Asia.
Related Species
Clusiaceae | |||
Clusia lanceolata Balsam Apple |
Clusia rosea Autograph Tree | ||
Garcinia acuminata Sour Bacuri |
Garcinia cochinchinensis False Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia gardneriana Bacupari |
Garcinia hombroniana Seashore Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia intermedia Lemon Drop Mangosteen |
Garcinia livingstonei Imbe | ||
Garcinia mangostana Mangosteen |
Garcinia nervosa Mountain Garcinia | ||
Garcinia parvifolia Brunei Cherry |
Garcinia praniana Button Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia spicata Garcinia spicata |
Garcinia xanthochymus Gamboge | ||
Mammea americana Mamey Apple |
Platonia insignis Bacuri | ||
Rheedia macrophylla Charichuela |
Rheedia madruno Madrono |