Mangosteen Seeds (Garcinia mangostana) Fresh
 
Type : Seeds
Quantity : 10 Seeds
 
 
 
Garcinia mangostana, commonly known as mangosteen, is a slow-growing, tropical evergreen tree admired for producing one of the world’s most prized fruits. Native to the rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia, this species is best known for its juicy, aromatic fruit with a flavor that’s often described as a perfect balance between sweet and tart.
 
Notable Characteristics
Growth Habit: Mangosteen is an upright, pyramidal tree that can grow up to 80 feet tall in its native environment, though it usually reaches 40–50 feet in other tropical settings.
Foliage: The tree features large, glossy, leathery leaves that remain evergreen throughout the year. Leaves can grow up to 20 inches in length.
Flowers: The species is dioecious, but female flowers are capable of producing seedless fruit without pollination. Female flowers are typically yellow-red with sterile stamens, while hermaphroditic flowers show yellow-green tones with reddish petal margins.
Fruit: The mangosteen fruit is round, about the size of a tangerine (up to 4 inches in diameter), with a thick, inedible rind that turns deep reddish-purple when ripe. Inside are 5–8 soft, white segments (arils), which are sweet, tangy, and fragrant.
Cultural Note: Mangosteen is the national fruit of Thailand and is often revered for both its taste and cultural significance.
 
Growing Conditions & Challenges
Mangosteen is known for being extremely difficult to cultivate outside of its native tropical habitat. It requires consistent warmth, high humidity, and rich, well-drained soils. While widespread in Southeast Asia—especially Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines—attempts to grow it commercially in places like Florida, California, and Hawaii have met with limited success due to its narrow environmental tolerance.
 
Botanical Background
Genus Name Origin: Garcinia honors French botanist Laurent Garcin (1683–1751), who extensively studied plants during his travels in India.
Family: Clusiaceae (formerly Guttiferae)
 
Pests & Diseases
Mangosteen has no significant insect or disease issues under proper growing conditions, making it relatively low-maintenance in its native range.