Garcinia humilis
The size of the plant and of its bag can vary a little from the photograph — each one grows at its own pace. We keep them as consistent as we can.
Overview
Achachairú is a fruit from the Bolivian Amazon that wins you over at first bite: open its yellow-orange skin with your fingers and out comes white, juicy pulp, sweet and tangy at once. It's a relative of mangosteen and, like it, belongs to a prized group of tropical fruits. It's a compact little tree with glossy leaves that looks good in any garden.
Culture
- Habit
- Evergreen Tree
- Height
- 6.00 m
- Cultivation Status
- Wild
A small tree of 2–10 meters that thrives in the warm, humid tropics. It grows slowly and does best in soil rich in organic matter, constantly moist and well drained. It starts bearing at 3–4 years. Planting distance: 2–3 m.
Edible Uses
The fruit, 3–4 cm long, is eaten raw: the white pulp surrounds 2 or 3 large seeds. It's also made into drinks and preserves, and the rind makes a refreshing drink.
Medicinal
Traditionally its sap is applied to the skin for its healing properties.
Traditional uses for information only. Not a substitute for advice from a health professional.
Agroforestry
A climax fruit tree that occupies the high stratum in the system, though it stays small. Its compact size fits well in home gardens and between larger trees.