Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)
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Scientific Name: Garcinia mangostana — Mangosteen, the Purple Mangosteen.
Native Home: Southeast Asia, particularly the Sunda Islands and the Malay Peninsula.
Height: 6–25 metres.
Lifespan: 50–100 years or more.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Limited commercial timber use.
Harvesting: Fruits are hand-picked when the thick rind turns deep purple.
Age to Harvest: Around 6–10 years, sometimes longer, depending on propagation and growing conditions.
Products: Fresh fruit, juice, jam, preserves and processed fruit products.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: A prized tropical fruit traditionally eaten fresh in Southeast Asia.
Global Spread: Commercially grown in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and other humid tropical regions.
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