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Mangostanbaum

Garcinia mangostana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mangostán
French mangostanier
German Mangostanbaum
Portuguese mangostim

Similar Species in Garcinia

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achacha
Garcinia gardneriana
Least Concern
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bitter-kola
Garcinia afzelii
Vulnerable
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bitter-kola
Garcinia kola
Vulnerable
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Indian gamboge-tree
Garcinia morella
Least Concern
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Travancore Gamboge
Garcinia travancorica
Critically Endangered
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Goa-butter
Garcinia indica
Vulnerable
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Malabar Tamarind
Garcinia gummi-gutta
Least Concern
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African mangosteen
Garcinia livingstonei
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mangostanbaum?
The scientific name of Mangostanbaum is Garcinia mangostana. It belongs to the genus Garcinia.
Where does Mangostanbaum live?
Mangostanbaum is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, India, Laos, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Singapore, Taiwan.
What family does Mangostanbaum belong to?
Mangostanbaum (Garcinia mangostana) belongs to the genus Garcinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Clusiaceae.
What kingdom does Mangostanbaum belong to?
Mangostanbaum (Garcinia mangostana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Mangostanbaum?
The closest relatives of Mangostanbaum in the genus Garcinia include bitter-kola, bitter-kola, Indian gamboge-tree, Travancore Gamboge, Goa-butter.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Garcinia — 10 Species

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Mangostanbaum
Garcinia mangostana
NE
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bitter-kola
Garcinia afzelii
VU 🐾
bitter-kola
Garcinia kola
VU 🐾
Indian gamboge-tree
Garcinia morella
LC 🐾
Travancore Gamboge
Garcinia travancorica
CR 🐾
Goa-butter
Garcinia indica
VU 🐾
Malabar Tamarind
Garcinia gummi-gutta
LC 🐾
African mangosteen
Garcinia livingstonei
NE 🐾
achacha
Garcinia gardneriana
LC 🐾
eggtree
Garcinia dulcis
LC
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