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Other Names: Mtotozi, Pama, Gupenja, Mangales, Unglise
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![<center>Imbe grows in an interesting geometric form. It's leaves resemble, and have been mistaken for a member of the cashew family [Anacardiaceae].</center><br>](/encyclopedia/Garcinia liv_thumb.JPG) |
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Related To:
[Clusiaceae] Mangosteen, Charichuela, Mameyito
Main Uses:
Fruit, Ornamental
Growth Rate:
Slow
Mature Height/Spread:
Small tree; 10-20 feet. Can easily be kept small.
Flowering/Pollination:
Male and female trees. Females can set fruit by themselves, with viable seeds, though production will be relatively scant on a solitary tree. A pair of trees (male + female), however, will produce copious amounts of fruit.
Tolerance:
Good salt and drought tolerance.
Soil/Nutrition:
Prefers a fertile sandy soil.
Light:
Part shade to full sun.
Wind:
Sturdy trees.
Temperature:
Will withstand occasional brief frosts, to 26 F. The tree itself should be regarded as a heat-loving species. It will not grow satisfactorily in cooler tropical areas, but will fare quite well in hotter lowland climates.
Dangers:
None.
Diseases Prone:
Bearing Age:
6-8 years from seed.
Fruit:
Fruits are small, round, with a tangy/sour taste reminiscent of dried apricots.
History/Origin:
Native to East Africa, particularly common in Kenya.
Species Observations:
Propogation:
Imbe is almost exclusively propagated by seed.
Container Culture:
Good candidate for container culture, as it is slow growing and small in stature.
Medicinal Uses:
Nutritional Information:
Preparation / Food:
Fruits are eaten fresh.
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