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mangosteen

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).

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

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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African mangosteen
Garcinia livingstonei
Not Evaluated
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bitter-kola
Garcinia afzelii
Vulnerable
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bitter-kola
Garcinia kola
Vulnerable
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eggtree
Garcinia dulcis
Least Concern
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Goa-butter
Garcinia indica
Vulnerable
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Indian gamboge-tree
Garcinia morella
Least Concern
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Malabar Tamarind
Garcinia gummi-gutta
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mangosteen?
The scientific name of mangosteen is Garcinia mangostana. It belongs to the genus Garcinia.
Where does mangosteen live?
mangosteen 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 mangosteen belong to?
mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) belongs to the genus Garcinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Clusiaceae.
What kingdom does mangosteen belong to?
mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of mangosteen?
The closest relatives of mangosteen in the genus Garcinia include achacha, African mangosteen, bitter-kola, bitter-kola, eggtree.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Garcinia — 10 Species

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