Mangosteen Tree (Garcinia mangostana)
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Scientific Name: Garcinia mangostana — Purple Mangosteen.
Native Home: Southeast Asia, especially the Malay Archipelago.
Height: 6–25 metres.
Lifespan: 50–100+ years under suitable conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Dense wood sometimes used for local construction and small tools.
Harvesting: Fruits are hand-picked when the rind turns deep purple.
Age to Harvest: Around 7–10 years from seed; grafted plants may fruit earlier.
Products: Fresh fruit, juice, jams, and processed fruit products.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Widely valued as an edible fruit in Southeast Asian food traditions.
Global Spread: Cultivated across tropical Southeast Asia and in suitable tropical regions elsewhere, including India.
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