Garcinia mangostana
Description
Mangosteen or Garcinia mangostana is a small evergreen fruit tree that has a pyramidal crown. It is slow-growing, reaching up to 25 m in height and up to 37cm bole diameter. It is commonly found in East Asia. It is not tolerant to drought and strong winds. The fruits of mangosteen are edible and known to be one of the tastiest fruits in the market. It is juicy and aromatic with a sweet, delicate flavor. The seeds can also be eaten after boiling or roasting. Though widely recognized for its fruits, mangosteen also has medicinal properties. The rind of the fruit can be used internally for dysentery, diarrhea, cystitis, and gonorrhea. Externally, it can be used for eczema and other skin conditions. Leaf and bark decoction can also be used for such purposes. Leaf infusion can be used on circumcision wound. The fruit rind is a source of tannins which can be used as a black dye. The twigs are used as chew sticks. The wood is used in construction and cabinet work. Mangosteen is usually propagated by seedlings. Garcinia mangostana is an evergreen Tree growing to 12 m by 10 m at a slow rate. HabitatsThe tree is mostly known from cultivation, but is also probably wild on hillsides and ridges in undisturbed mixed dipterocarp forests at elevations up to 200 metres. Known hazardsNone known Cultivation detailsThe mangosteen is an ultra-tropical plant, usually only grown in areas without a dry season and within 10 degrees of the equator. It is usually grown from sea level up to 1,000 metres elevation, but the growth rate is higher in lowland areas. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 30°c, but can tolerate 15 - 40°c. It cannot tolerate temperatures below 4°c, nor above 38°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,600 - 2,000mm, but tolerates 1,100 - 2,800mm. Succeeds in full sun and in light shade. Requires a good, deep, rich organic soil that retains moisture but is also well-drained. Grows best in a fertile clay with good drainage. Prefers an acid soil. Prefers a pH in the range 5 - 6, tolerating 4.3 - 7.5. Plants are intolerant of drought. The mangosteen must be sheltered from strong winds and salt spray. It takes at least 8 years before a tree commences bearing fruit, but yields of 200 - 1,500 fruits per tree have been recorded from mature specimens. In cooler climates it can take 15 - 20 years for plants to produce their first fruit from seed. Trees produce an economical yield of fruit for about 50 years. Stress should be avoided;a tree which is visibly suffering seldom recovers. Plants resent root disturbance. Only female forms of this plant are known, but they are able to produce fruit without fertilization. There are some named forms. The plants grow very well when banana plants are grown around them to provide wind shelter and plenty of mulch material. Some of the most fruitful mangosteen trees grow on the banks of streams, lakes, ponds or canals where the roots are almost constantly wet. However, dry weather just before blooming time and during flowering induces a good fruit-set. Spacing: 20-30 ft. . |
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Garcinia mangostana
ISC: 24882
Ecocrop: 1122 Eppo: GANMA Wikidata: Q170662 Wikipedia: Mangosteen Unranked: Angiosperms Unranked: Eudicots Order: Malpighiales Family: Clusiaceae Genus: Garcinia Species: Garcinia mangostana
Uses: Fruit, Seed
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Mangostana garcinia မင်းကွတ်သီး Mangostani Mangostaninė garcinija Manggis Mangostána マンゴスチン Mangostana lahodná מנגוסטין Mangoustanier Mangosztán Mangistan Mangostano ترگیل ನೇರಳೆ ಗಾರ್ಸಿಯ მანგოსტანი Mangostan ম্যাঙ্গোস্টিন 망고스틴 Mangostane جوز جندم Mangostim Mangostāns มังคุด Мангостан Mangosteen Manggosten Manggu Mangostan właściwy Garcinia mangostana 山竹 மங்குசுத்தான் Mangóistín Мангастан Mangusitá منگوسٽين മാങ്കോസ്റ്റീൻ މަބުސްތާން बैंगनी मेन्गोस्टीन Măng cụt Itle=Manggis వంగ మామిడి Manggostan جوز جندم |
Garcinia mangostana
ISC: 24882
Ecocrop: 1122 Eppo: GANMA Wikidata: Q170662 Wikipedia: Mangosteen Unranked: Angiosperms Unranked: Eudicots Order: Malpighiales Family: Clusiaceae Genus: Garcinia Species: Garcinia mangostana
Uses: Fruit, Seed
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Major pests
Garcinia mangostana
ISC: 24882
Ecocrop: 1122 Eppo: GANMA Wikidata: Q170662 Wikipedia: Mangosteen Unranked: Angiosperms Unranked: Eudicots Order: Malpighiales Family: Clusiaceae Genus: Garcinia Species: Garcinia mangostana
Uses: Fruit, Seed
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Minor pests
Garcinia mangostana
ISC: 24882
Ecocrop: 1122 Eppo: GANMA Wikidata: Q170662 Wikipedia: Mangosteen Unranked: Angiosperms Unranked: Eudicots Order: Malpighiales Family: Clusiaceae Genus: Garcinia Species: Garcinia mangostana
Uses: Fruit, Seed
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