Garcinia gardneriana var. glaziovii is an exceptionally rare Garcinia native to a restricted forested region in southeastern Brazil, where it occurs on a specific hill rising to approximately 700 meters in elevation. Originally described in the 19th century by Glaziou in 1883 as a botanical variety of Garcinia gardneriana, more recent research has suggested that it represents a distinct and unique species. Due to its limited natural range and rarity in cultivation, it is considered a highly desirable species among serious Garcinia collectors.
The fruits are especially distinctive, being unusually elongated and slender compared to most Garcinia species. They possess a very thin yellow skin surrounding a soft white pulp with an excellent sweet-acid flavor balance that is both refreshing and delicious. The attractive fruit shape and high-quality pulp make this species stand out within the genus, while its rarity further adds to its appeal.
Endemic to a specialized habitat within Brazil’s Atlantic Forest region, Garcinia gardneriana var. glaziovii is a true collector’s species and an exciting addition for growers interested in uncommon tropical fruit trees and rare Garcinias.
Seeds are shipped in packs of 1, shipped in humid vermiculite.
Garcinia gardneriana var. glaziovii is an exceptionally rare Garcinia native to a restricted forested region in southeastern Brazil, where it occurs on a specific hill rising to approximately 700 meters in elevation. Originally described in the 19th century by Glaziou in 1883 as a botanical variety of Garcinia gardneriana, more recent research has suggested that it represents a distinct and unique species. Due to its limited natural range and rarity in cultivation, it is considered a highly desirable species among serious Garcinia collectors.
The fruits are especially distinctive, being unusually elongated and slender compared to most Garcinia species. They possess a very thin yellow skin surrounding a soft white pulp with an excellent sweet-acid flavor balance that is both refreshing and delicious. The attractive fruit shape and high-quality pulp make this species stand out within the genus, while its rarity further adds to its appeal.
Endemic to a specialized habitat within Brazil’s Atlantic Forest region, Garcinia gardneriana var. glaziovii is a true collector’s species and an exciting addition for growers interested in uncommon tropical fruit trees and rare Garcinias.
Seeds are shipped in packs of 1, shipped in humid vermiculite.
