Bacupari, achacha

Garcinia gardneriana

Physical Characteristics

Garcinia gardneriana is an evergreen Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

S. America - Paraguay, southern, eastern, central and northern Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[416 ]. An acidic, pulpy flesh[416 ]. A sweet, white pulp[419 ]. A very tasty fruit but it has little edible pulp[419 ]. The fruit is around 5cm in diameter[416 ].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known