Himalayan Garcinia Seeds (Garcinia xanthochymus)
Rare Tropical Fruit • Ornamental Beauty • Natural Yellow Dye
 
Type : Seeds
Quantity : 05 Seeds



Are you searching for a truly rare tropical fruit tree that combines beauty, flavor, and history? 🌏
Meet Garcinia xanthochymus, also known as False Mangosteen, Yellow Mangosteen, Himalayan Garcinia, or Gamboge Tree a hidden gem prized by collectors and exotic fruit lovers.

🍋 A Unique & Sought-After Fruit

The ripe golden-yellow fruits are highly valued in Asian cuisine.
✔ Slightly acidic, tamarind-like flavor
✔ Perfect for jams, chutneys, curries, and cooked desserts
✔ Adds a deep, aromatic taste to both sweet and savory dishes


🌳 Stunning Ornamental Tree

Beyond its fruit, this tree is a show-stopping ornamental:
Graceful, naturally weeping branches
Large, glossy evergreen leaves
Spectacular young foliage in vibrant purple-pink tones
Decorative all year round, even in winter
A true statement plant for tropical gardens, patios, or conservatories.


🎨 Natural Yellow Dye (Gamboge)

The latex from unripe fruits produces gamboge, a historic natural yellow pigment:
Used in painting, manuscripts, textiles
Traditionally used to dye Buddhist robes


A fascinating bonus for artists and natural dye enthusiasts

🌱 Growing Highlights
🌞 Sun: Full sun preferred
🌡 Climate: Tropical to subtropical (protect from frost when young)
🪴 Growth: Excellent in pots or open ground
🌿 Evergreen: Keeps its leaves year-round
✂ Pruning: Not required – naturally elegant form
Best started in pots while young, then transplanted once established.


⭐ Why Grow Garcinia xanthochymus?

✔ Rare & hard-to-find species
✔ Fruit tree + ornamental + dye plant in one
✔ Ideal for collectors and exotic fruit growers
✔ Naturally elegant with minimal pruning

🌍 Add something truly special to your garden or collection with Garcinia xanthochymus — a tree that offers beauty, flavor, and history from a single seed.

Grow rare. Grow different. Grow Garcinia. 🌱✨