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False Mangosteen
Garcinia cochinchinensis
a.k.a. Fake Mangosteen
A yellow, mangosteen-like fruit with a sweet, acidic flavored pulp.
Seed Availability
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Description
An evergreen tree to 20-30ft.
Hardiness
Unknown.
Growing Environment
Little information is available, but the tree grows naturally in hot, humid rain forest areas.
Propagation
By seeds.
Uses
The fruits are eaten fresh or used to flavor drinks.
Native Range
Native to tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Related Species
Clusiaceae | |||
Clusia lanceolata Balsam Apple |
Clusia rosea Autograph Tree | ||
Garcinia acuminata Sour Bacuri |
Garcinia cochinchinensis False Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia gardneriana Bacupari |
Garcinia hombroniana Seashore Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia intermedia Lemon Drop Mangosteen |
Garcinia livingstonei Imbe | ||
Garcinia mangostana Mangosteen |
Garcinia nervosa Mountain Garcinia | ||
Garcinia parvifolia Brunei Cherry |
Garcinia praniana Button Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia spicata Garcinia spicata |
Garcinia xanthochymus Gamboge | ||
Mammea americana Mamey Apple |
Platonia insignis Bacuri | ||
Rheedia macrophylla Charichuela |
Rheedia madruno Madrono |