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	'''Mangosteen''' (''Garcinia mangostana'') is a slow-growing evergreen tree in the family [[Clusiaceae]], grown for its sweet white arils enclosed by a thick purple rind. Plants of the World Online places its native range in Malaya and Borneo and its principal biome in the wet tropics.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]][[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]		'''Mangosteen''' (''Garcinia mangostana'') is a slow-growing evergreen tree in the family [[Clusiaceae]], grown for its sweet white arils enclosed by a thick purple rind. Plants of the World Online places its native range in Malaya and Borneo and its principal biome in the wet tropics.<sup id="cite_ref-1">[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-2">[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]</sup>

	== Description ==		== Description ==
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	== Distribution and habitat ==		== Distribution and habitat ==
	The accepted native range is Malaya and Borneo. The species is also cultivated or introduced in many parts of tropical Asia, the Pacific, northern Australia, and tropical America. Useful Tropical Plants describes plants in or near undisturbed mixed dipterocarp forest on hillsides and ridges, generally at low elevation, while production guidance emphasizes lowland, humid sites and reliable moisture.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]][[#cite_note-2\|[2]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]		The accepted native range is Malaya and Borneo. The species is also cultivated or introduced in many parts of tropical Asia, the Pacific, northern Australia, and tropical America. Useful Tropical Plants describes plants in or near undisturbed mixed dipterocarp forest on hillsides and ridges, generally at low elevation, while production guidance emphasizes lowland, humid sites and reliable moisture.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]][[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]<sup id="cite_ref-3">[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]</sup>

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
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	* [[#cite_ref-1\|↑]] [https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428073-1 Plants of the World Online: ''Garcinia mangostana'' L.] Accepted name, native range, introduced range, and biome. Accessed 24 August 2026.		* <span id="cite_note-1"></span>[[#cite_ref-1\|↑]] '''[1]''' [https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428073-1 Plants of the World Online: ''Garcinia mangostana'' L.] Accepted name, native range, introduced range, and biome. Accessed 24 August 2026.

	* [[#cite_ref-2\|↑]] [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Garcinia+mangostana Useful Tropical Plants: ''Garcinia mangostana''.] Habit, habitat, climate, soil, water, propagation, apomictic reproduction, fruit, and uses. Accessed 24 August 2026.

	* [[#cite_ref-3\|↑]] [https://hvcdp.da.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mangosteen-Production-Guide.pdf Philippine Department of Agriculture, High Value Crops Development Program: ''Mangosteen Production Guide''.] Temperature, soil, nursery management, transplanting, fruiting age, harvest, and postharvest guidance. Accessed 24 August 2026.


			* <span id="cite_note-2"></span>[[#cite_ref-2\|↑]] '''[2]''' [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Garcinia+mangostana Useful Tropical Plants: ''Garcinia mangostana''.] Habit, habitat, climate, soil, water, propagation, apomictic reproduction, fruit, and uses. Accessed 24 August 2026.

			* <span id="cite_note-3"></span>[[#cite_ref-3\|↑]] '''[3]''' [https://hvcdp.da.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mangosteen-Production-Guide.pdf Philippine Department of Agriculture, High Value Crops Development Program: ''Mangosteen Production Guide''.] Temperature, soil, nursery management, transplanting, fruiting age, harvest, and postharvest guidance. Accessed 24 August 2026.

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	[[File:Mangosteen scale v2.jpg~~\|thumb\|right~~\|280px\|Whole and cut mangosteen fruit showing the thick purple rind and white arils.]]		[[File:Mangosteen scale v2.jpg\|280px\|Whole and cut mangosteen fruit showing the thick purple rind and white arils.]]

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	'''Mangosteen''' (''Garcinia mangostana'') is a slow-growing evergreen tree in the family [[Clusiaceae]], grown for its sweet white arils enclosed by a thick purple rind. Plants of the World Online places its native range in Malaya and Borneo and its principal biome in the wet tropics.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		'''Mangosteen''' (''Garcinia mangostana'') is a slow-growing evergreen tree in the family [[Clusiaceae]], grown for its sweet white arils enclosed by a thick purple rind. Plants of the World Online places its native range in Malaya and Borneo and its principal biome in the wet tropics.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]][[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	''Garcinia mangostana'' forms a pyramidal crown and can reach about 25 m in source reports, although cultivated trees are often smaller. The fruit is a berry with a hardening purple rind and several white, juicy segments. The species is widely cultivated in Southeast Asia but is difficult to establish where warmth, atmospheric humidity, and soil moisture are not sustained.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		''Garcinia mangostana'' forms a pyramidal crown and can reach about 25 m in source reports, although cultivated trees are often smaller. The fruit is a berry with a hardening purple rind and several white, juicy segments. The species is widely cultivated in Southeast Asia but is difficult to establish where warmth, atmospheric humidity, and soil moisture are not sustained.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	== Distribution and habitat ==		== Distribution and habitat ==
	The accepted native range is Malaya and Borneo. The species is also cultivated or introduced in many parts of tropical Asia, the Pacific, northern Australia, and tropical America. Useful Tropical Plants describes plants in or near undisturbed mixed dipterocarp forest on hillsides and ridges, generally at low elevation, while production guidance emphasizes lowland, humid sites and reliable moisture.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		The accepted native range is Malaya and Borneo. The species is also cultivated or introduced in many parts of tropical Asia, the Pacific, northern Australia, and tropical America. Useful Tropical Plants describes plants in or near undisturbed mixed dipterocarp forest on hillsides and ridges, generally at low elevation, while production guidance emphasizes lowland, humid sites and reliable moisture.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]][[#cite_note-2\|[2]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
	Mangosteen is an ultra-tropical fruit tree. Growth slows below about 20 °C, and the species is poorly suited to climates with cool, dry air or prolonged root-zone drought. A warm site with shelter from drying winds and salt spray is more important than a nominal hardiness-zone label.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		Mangosteen is an ultra-tropical fruit tree. Growth slows below about 20 °C, and the species is poorly suited to climates with cool, dry air or prolonged root-zone drought. A warm site with shelter from drying winds and salt spray is more important than a nominal hardiness-zone label.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	=== Soil and water ===		=== Soil and water ===
	Use deep, rich, porous soil that retains moisture while allowing air movement and drainage. The Philippine Department of Agriculture guide describes wet but well-drained soil, including heavy clay amended with sand and silt, and reports good growth near river banks, canals, ponds, and lakes. Useful Tropical Plants reports an acidic preference, with pH about 5 to 6 given as a useful range. These conditions do not justify leaving young roots in stagnant water: the production guide specifically warns that standing water over seedling roots can kill them.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		Use deep, rich, porous soil that retains moisture while allowing air movement and drainage. The Philippine Department of Agriculture guide describes wet but well-drained soil, including heavy clay amended with sand and silt, and reports good growth near river banks, canals, ponds, and lakes. Useful Tropical Plants reports an acidic preference, with pH about 5 to 6 given as a useful range. These conditions do not justify leaving young roots in stagnant water: the production guide specifically warns that standing water over seedling roots can kill them.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	=== Sun and humidity ===		=== Sun and humidity ===
	The species grows in wet tropical forest and is reported to succeed in full sun or light shade. Young plants are commonly raised under partial shade or light shimmers before being acclimated to stronger light. Maintain high atmospheric humidity and protect the foliage from drying wind, while preserving enough airflow to avoid a permanently stagnant canopy.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		The species grows in wet tropical forest and is reported to succeed in full sun or light shade. Young plants are commonly raised under partial shade or light shimmers before being acclimated to stronger light. Maintain high atmospheric humidity and protect the foliage from drying wind, while preserving enough airflow to avoid a permanently stagnant canopy.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	=== Seasonal changes ===		=== Seasonal changes ===
	Mangosteen performs best where rainfall is well distributed through the year. Irrigation can support trees through a dry period, but the soil should not be allowed to dry severely. Useful Tropical Plants reports that a short drier interval before bloom can help fruit set, while drought during active growth or fruit enlargement causes stress. In the Philippine production guide, fruit takes about five to six months from flowering to ripening and the main harvest is August to October; that calendar is regional rather than universal.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		Mangosteen performs best where rainfall is well distributed through the year. Irrigation can support trees through a dry period, but the soil should not be allowed to dry severely. Useful Tropical Plants reports that a short drier interval before bloom can help fruit set, while drought during active growth or fruit enlargement causes stress. In the Philippine production guide, fruit takes about five to six months from flowering to ripening and the main harvest is August to October; that calendar is regional rather than universal.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed is the normal propagation method and should be sown promptly because mangosteen seed is recalcitrant and loses viability when dried or stored poorly. The Philippine guide reports sprouting in about one to two weeks and seedlings reaching roughly 25 to 30 cm after about two years. Transplant carefully: the young root system is delicate, and the same guide recommends moving seedlings only with the root system protected.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		Fresh seed is the normal propagation method and should be sown promptly because mangosteen seed is recalcitrant and loses viability when dried or stored poorly. The Philippine guide reports sprouting in about one to two weeks and seedlings reaching roughly 25 to 30 cm after about two years. Transplant carefully: the young root system is delicate, and the same guide recommends moving seedlings only with the root system protected.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	The seed is generally described as apomictic, so seedlings are produced without normal fertilization and show relatively little variation compared with sexually produced seedlings. Cuttings, budding, and other clonal methods have been reported, but fresh-seed production remains the routine method in the horticultural guidance consulted.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		The seed is generally described as apomictic, so seedlings are produced without normal fertilization and show relatively little variation compared with sexually produced seedlings. Cuttings, budding, and other clonal methods have been reported, but fresh-seed production remains the routine method in the horticultural guidance consulted.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
	Seedling mangosteens commonly require about 10 to 15 years before first fruiting in the cited production guidance. Asexually propagated trees are reported there at about 8 to 9 years, but the result depends on climate, plant material, and establishment conditions. The flowers and fruit do not require a normal male-and-female planting system; apomictic fruit set is reported for the species.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		Seedling mangosteens commonly require about 10 to 15 years before first fruiting in the cited production guidance. Asexually propagated trees are reported there at about 8 to 9 years, but the result depends on climate, plant material, and establishment conditions. The flowers and fruit do not require a normal male-and-female planting system; apomictic fruit set is reported for the species.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	Harvest when the rind changes from greenish brown toward reddish purple and the fruit begins to soften. Handle fruit carefully because the rind and arils can be damaged by rough picking. The August to October harvest period reported by the Philippine guide should be treated as a local production calendar, not a rule for every tropical region.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		Harvest when the rind changes from greenish brown toward reddish purple and the fruit begins to soften. Handle fruit carefully because the rind and arils can be damaged by rough picking. The August to October harvest period reported by the Philippine guide should be treated as a local production calendar, not a rule for every tropical region.[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	== Fruit and uses ==		== Fruit and uses ==
	The white arils are eaten fresh, often chilled. Pulp and seed are also used in preserves and frozen or dessert products. The rind is strongly astringent and has been reported as a source of tannins and dye; traditional medicinal uses are documented, but those reports are not a substitute for medical or food-safety guidance.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		The white arils are eaten fresh, often chilled. Pulp and seed are also used in preserves and frozen or dessert products. The rind is strongly astringent and has been reported as a source of tannins and dye; traditional medicinal uses are documented, but those reports are not a substitute for medical or food-safety guidance.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

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	== References ==		== References ==
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	~~<li id="cite_note-1">~~[[#cite_ref-1\|↑]] [https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428073-1 Plants of the World Online: ''Garcinia mangostana'' L.] Accepted name, native range, introduced range, and biome. Accessed 24 August 2026.~~</li>~~		* [[#cite_ref-1\|↑]] [https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428073-1 Plants of the World Online: ''Garcinia mangostana'' L.] Accepted name, native range, introduced range, and biome. Accessed 24 August 2026.
	~~<li id="cite_note-2">~~[[#cite_ref-2\|↑]] [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Garcinia+mangostana Useful Tropical Plants: ''Garcinia mangostana''.] Habit, habitat, climate, soil, water, propagation, apomictic reproduction, fruit, and uses. Accessed 24 August 2026.~~</li>~~
	~~<li id="cite_note-3">~~[[#cite_ref-3\|↑]] [https://hvcdp.da.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mangosteen-Production-Guide.pdf Philippine Department of Agriculture, High Value Crops Development Program: ''Mangosteen Production Guide''.] Temperature, soil, nursery management, transplanting, fruiting age, harvest, and postharvest guidance. Accessed 24 August 2026.~~</li>~~		* [[#cite_ref-2\|↑]] [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Garcinia+mangostana Useful Tropical Plants: ''Garcinia mangostana''.] Habit, habitat, climate, soil, water, propagation, apomictic reproduction, fruit, and uses. Accessed 24 August 2026.
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			* [[#cite_ref-3\|↑]] [https://hvcdp.da.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mangosteen-Production-Guide.pdf Philippine Department of Agriculture, High Value Crops Development Program: ''Mangosteen Production Guide''.] Temperature, soil, nursery management, transplanting, fruiting age, harvest, and postharvest guidance. Accessed 24 August 2026.




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	~~'''Mangosteen''' ('''''Garcinia mangostana'''''; also mangosteen; purple mangosteen) is a Clusiaceae fruit plant grown for its berry.~~		{\| class="wikitable" style="float: right; width: 320px; margin-left: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 1em;"

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	== ~~Identification and description~~ ==		== Description ==
	Mangosteen is a slow-growing Southeast Asian tree with thick purple rind and white segmented arils. Its narrow environmental requirements make it a demanding but highly prized tropical fruit.		Mangosteen is a slow-growing Southeast Asian tree with thick purple rind and white segmented arils. Its narrow environmental requirements make it a demanding but highly prized tropical fruit.

	The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Garcinia]], [[Clusiaceae]], and [[Malpighiales]]. Common names may cover related taxa; check the scientific name before transferring cultivation advice.		The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Garcinia]], [[Clusiaceae]], and [[Malpighiales]]. Common names may cover related taxa; check the scientific name before transferring cultivation advice.

	== ~~Growing~~ ==		== Cultivation ==
	Mangosteen is a humid equatorial forest tree requiring warmth, atmospheric humidity, and evenly moist acidic soil. It is unusually sensitive to drought, root disturbance, salt, and cool weather.		Mangosteen is a humid equatorial forest tree requiring warmth, atmospheric humidity, and evenly moist acidic soil. It is unusually sensitive to drought, root disturbance, salt, and cool weather.

	It is a rainforest-edge and lowland humid-tropical species that dislikes cold, dry air, salt, root disturbance, and abrupt changes in soil moisture. Young plants benefit from filtered shade and a deep, warm root zone. Mulch is useful, but drainage must remain open beneath it.		It is a rainforest-edge and lowland humid-tropical species that dislikes cold, dry air, salt, root disturbance, and abrupt changes in soil moisture. Young plants benefit from filtered shade and a deep, warm root zone. Mulch is useful, but drainage must remain open beneath it.

	=== Soil ===		=== Soil and water ===
	Deep, acidic, organic soil with excellent but continuous drainage.		Deep, acidic, organic soil with excellent but continuous drainage.

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	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed is the main method and must be sown promptly. Seedlings are genetically narrow because the seed is generally apomictic, but they are still slow to establish. Clonal propagation is less routine than seedling production.		Fresh seed is the main method and must be sown promptly. Seedlings are genetically narrow because the seed is generally apomictic, but they are still slow to establish. Clonal propagation is less routine than seedling production.

	~~[[File:Mangosteen scale v2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Garcinia mangostana. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]~~

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
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	Eat the white arils fresh after cutting the rind. Fruit is also used in juice, preserves, desserts, and frozen products. The rind is intensely colored and has traditional uses but is strongly astringent.		Eat the white arils fresh after cutting the rind. Fruit is also used in juice, preserves, desserts, and frozen products. The rind is intensely colored and has traditional uses but is strongly astringent.

			== Photos ==

	~~== Commentary ==~~		[[File:Mangosteen scale v2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Garcinia mangostana. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]
	~~Growers are invited to share observations about Mangosteen on the~~ [[~~Talk~~:Garcinia mangostana~~\|talk~~ page]]~~, especially climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering season, and fruit quality.~~

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	== ~~Photos ==~~		== References ==

	~~The images above show documented fruit, flower, or plant-habit views. See the individual Commons file pages in the image credits for authorship and license details.~~

	~~== Sources~~ ==
	* [https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/mangosteen.html Purdue NewCROP: Mangosteen]		* [https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/mangosteen.html Purdue NewCROP: Mangosteen]
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Garcinia+mangostana Useful Tropical Plants: Garcinia mangostana]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Garcinia+mangostana Useful Tropical Plants: Garcinia mangostana]
	* [https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG318 UF/IFAS: Mangosteen]		* [https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG318 UF/IFAS: Mangosteen]



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	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangosteen_fruit_on_the_tree.jpg Mangosteen fruit on the tree.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangosteen_fruit_on_the_tree.jpg Mangosteen fruit on the tree.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangosteen_scale_v2.jpg Mangosteen scale v2.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangosteen_scale_v2.jpg Mangosteen scale v2.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

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	'''Mangosteen''' ('''''Garcinia mangostana'''''; also mangosteen; purple mangosteen) is a Clusiaceae fruit plant grown for its berry~~. This page treats the accepted species name as canonical and uses the common name as a navigational alias~~.		'''Mangosteen''' ('''''Garcinia mangostana'''''; also mangosteen; purple mangosteen) is a Clusiaceae fruit plant grown for its berry.

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	== Commentary ==		== Commentary ==
	Growers are invited to share observations about Mangosteen on the [[Talk:Garcinia mangostana\|talk page]], especially climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering season, and fruit quality.		Growers are invited to share observations about Mangosteen on the [[Talk:Garcinia mangostana\|talk page]], especially climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering season, and fruit quality.


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	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Garcinia+mangostana Useful Tropical Plants: Garcinia mangostana]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Garcinia+mangostana Useful Tropical Plants: Garcinia mangostana]
	* [https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG318 UF/IFAS: Mangosteen]		* [https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG318 UF/IFAS: Mangosteen]



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	== Growing ==		== Growing ==
			Mangosteen is a humid equatorial forest tree requiring warmth, atmospheric humidity, and evenly moist acidic soil. It is unusually sensitive to drought, root disturbance, salt, and cool weather.

	It is a rainforest-edge and lowland humid-tropical species that dislikes cold, dry air, salt, root disturbance, and abrupt changes in soil moisture. Young plants benefit from filtered shade and a deep, warm root zone. Mulch is useful, but drainage must remain open beneath it.		It is a rainforest-edge and lowland humid-tropical species that dislikes cold, dry air, salt, root disturbance, and abrupt changes in soil moisture. Young plants benefit from filtered shade and a deep, warm root zone. Mulch is useful, but drainage must remain open beneath it.

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	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed is the main method and must be sown promptly. Seedlings are genetically narrow because the seed is generally apomictic, but they are still slow to establish. Clonal propagation is less routine than seedling production.		Fresh seed is the main method and must be sown promptly. Seedlings are genetically narrow because the seed is generally apomictic, but they are still slow to establish. Clonal propagation is less routine than seedling production.

			[[File:Mangosteen scale v2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Garcinia mangostana. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
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	Eat the white arils fresh after cutting the rind. Fruit is also used in juice, preserves, desserts, and frozen products. The rind is intensely colored and has traditional uses but is strongly astringent.		Eat the white arils fresh after cutting the rind. Fruit is also used in juice, preserves, desserts, and frozen products. The rind is intensely colored and has traditional uses but is strongly astringent.

	~~== Photos ==~~
	~~No verified Commons image is included yet; add one only after checking the individual file page and license.~~

	== Commentary ==		== Commentary ==
	Growers are invited to share observations about Mangosteen on the [[Talk:Garcinia mangostana\|talk page]], especially climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering season, and fruit quality.		Growers are invited to share observations about Mangosteen on the [[Talk:Garcinia mangostana\|talk page]], especially climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering season, and fruit quality.

			== Photos ==

			The images above show documented fruit, flower, or plant-habit views. See the individual Commons file pages in the image credits for authorship and license details.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
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	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Garcinia+mangostana Useful Tropical Plants: Garcinia mangostana]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Garcinia+mangostana Useful Tropical Plants: Garcinia mangostana]
	* [https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG318 UF/IFAS: Mangosteen]		* [https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG318 UF/IFAS: Mangosteen]

			== Image credits ==

			* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangosteen_fruit_on_the_tree.jpg Mangosteen fruit on the tree.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
			* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangosteen_scale_v2.jpg Mangosteen scale v2.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

	[[Category:Fruits]]		[[Category:Fruits]]
	[[Category:Clusiaceae]]		[[Category:Clusiaceae]]
	[[Category:Garcinia]]		[[Category:Garcinia]]

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Local top-15 fruit and taxonomy batch

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'''Mangosteen''' ('''''Garcinia mangostana'''''; also mangosteen; purple mangosteen) is a Clusiaceae fruit plant grown for its berry. This page treats the accepted species name as canonical and uses the common name as a navigational alias.

{| class="wikitable" style="float: right; width: 400px; margin-left: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8;" | Mangosteen (''Garcinia mangostana '')
|-
! Scientific name
|| ''Garcinia mangostana''
|-
! Genus
|| [[Garcinia]]
|-
! Family
|| [[Clusiaceae]]
|-
! Order
|| [[Malpighiales]]
|-
! Fruit type
|| Berry
|-
! Growth form
|| Slow-growing evergreen tree
|-
! Climate and hardiness
|| Humid tropical
|-
! Mature height
|| 6–25 m
|-
! Mature width
|| 5–12 m
|-
! Soil
|| Deep, acidic, organic soil with excellent but continuous drainage
|-
! Water
|| High moisture demand; does not tolerate drought or standing water well
|-
! Sun
|| Partial shade when young, full sun or filtered sun when mature
|-
! Germination
|| 10–30 days from fresh seed; seed is recalcitrant
|-
! Years to fruit
|| 8–15 years from seed; grafted or clonal trees may be earlier
|-
! Pollination
|| Usually apomictic; flowers are functionally female and fruit set does not require a male tree
|-
! Harvest
|| Seasonal wet-tropical crop; commonly summer in cultivation
|}

== Identification and description ==
Mangosteen is a slow-growing Southeast Asian tree with thick purple rind and white segmented arils. Its narrow environmental requirements make it a demanding but highly prized tropical fruit.

The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Garcinia]], [[Clusiaceae]], and [[Malpighiales]]. Common names may cover related taxa; check the scientific name before transferring cultivation advice.

== Growing ==
It is a rainforest-edge and lowland humid-tropical species that dislikes cold, dry air, salt, root disturbance, and abrupt changes in soil moisture. Young plants benefit from filtered shade and a deep, warm root zone. Mulch is useful, but drainage must remain open beneath it.

=== Soil ===
Deep, acidic, organic soil with excellent but continuous drainage.

=== Sun and humidity ===
Partial shade when young, full sun or filtered sun when mature. Native habitat and airflow matter as much as light intensity; avoid enclosing humid foliage without ventilation.

=== Seasonal changes ===
The crop follows warm, humid seasonal conditions. A mild dry interval may precede flowering, but drought can cause severe stress and fruit drop. Maintain steady moisture from flowering through fruit enlargement and protect plants from cool winter air in subtropical regions.

== Propagation ==
Fresh seed is the main method and must be sown promptly. Seedlings are genetically narrow because the seed is generally apomictic, but they are still slow to establish. Clonal propagation is less routine than seedling production.

== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
Seasonal wet-tropical crop; commonly summer in cultivation. Flowering and ripening are strongly affected by latitude, cultivar, rootstock, rainfall, and temperature; local records are more useful than a single universal calendar.

== Fruit and uses ==
Eat the white arils fresh after cutting the rind. Fruit is also used in juice, preserves, desserts, and frozen products. The rind is intensely colored and has traditional uses but is strongly astringent.

== Photos ==
No verified Commons image is included yet; add one only after checking the individual file page and license.

== Commentary ==
Growers are invited to share observations about Mangosteen on the [[Talk:Garcinia mangostana|talk page]], especially climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering season, and fruit quality.

== Sources ==
* [https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/mangosteen.html Purdue NewCROP: Mangosteen]
* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Garcinia+mangostana Useful Tropical Plants: Garcinia mangostana]
* [https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG318 UF/IFAS: Mangosteen]

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[[Category:Clusiaceae]]
[[Category:Garcinia]]