Button mangosteen or cherapu
Garcinia prainiana
About
Garcinia prainiana, known as the button mangosteen or cherapu, is a species of flowering plant in the family Clusiaceae. Its fruit has a flavor similar to its cousin, the purple mangosteen, with an interesting taste some have compared to a tangerine, but unlike its cousin it has a tissue-thin skin rather than a hard rind, making it much easier to eat out-of-hand. Also unlike the purple mangosteen, it can be grown in a container. The fruit is cultivated widely in Southeast Asia. In the United States, success has been found with its cultivation by a few backyard growers in South Florida and the Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion at Florida's Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
How to use it
The button mangosteen is primarily cultivated for its sweet and tangy fruit, which is enjoyed fresh. It can also be grown in containers, making it a great option for home gardeners looking to add a tropical flair to their gardens. Additionally, its adaptability to various growing conditions allows it to thrive in different environments.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The button mangosteen is not only delicious but also easy to eat thanks to its thin skin. You can enjoy it fresh as a snack or use it in fruit salads for a tropical twist. However, it's important to note that this fruit is not commonly found in grocery stores, so you may need to grow it yourself or visit specialty markets to find it.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Garcinia prainiana
- Slug
- garcinia-prainiana
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Genus
- Garcinia
- Species
- prainiana
- Wikidata QID
- Q4133987
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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