| Garcinia humilis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Clusiaceae |
| Genus: | Garcinia |
| Species: | G. humilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Garcinia humilis (Vahl) C.D.Adams |
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Garcinia humilis, known commonly as achachairú or achacha, is a small, prolifically-fruiting tree related to the mangosteen. It is grown traditionally in Bolivia, but recently grown on a commercial scale in Australia,[1] accompanied by an advertising campaign.[2]
The fruit grows to around six centimetres in length and has a bright glossy orange surface around the white pulp. The taste is described as both bitter and sweet.[1]
Robert Henriod at Queensland Primary Industries has found that the fruit keeps well for four to six weeks as long as it stays out of the fridge. He recommends to store the fruit at 15 to 20 degrees Celsius with a high relative humidity. If these conditions are not met, you would expect the fruit to shrivel.[2]
Even though there is no medical proof, traditional uses for the Garcinia humilis waste product (sead, skin, etc) include;