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Button Mangosteen

Garcinia prainiana, Clusiaceae

Zones
11–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

DanchiSesbania aculeata
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Star CloverTrifolium stellatum
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Lama persimmonDiospyros sandwicensis
Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

KokumGarcinia indica

Same genus Garcinia species show strong resource competition and may inhibit each other's establishment

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionShade ProvisionWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Button Mangosteen grow in?

Button Mangosteen grows in USDA hardiness zones 11 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Button Mangosteen?

Good companions for Button Mangosteen include Danchi, Star Clover, Lama persimmon.

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