Clusiaceae · Garcinia

African Mangosteen

Garcinia livingstonei

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Maharashtra
Flowering
September-November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Garcinia livingstonei
Genus
Garcinia
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Maharashtra
Flowering & fruiting
September-November

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Clusiaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Variable
Inflorescence
Variable
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Clusiaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About African Mangosteen

African Mangosteen (Garcinia livingstonei) is a tree belonging to the Clusiaceae family (Mangosteen/Garcinia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose flower clusters, berry fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-November.

Illustration representing the Clusiaceae family
Botanical family

Clusiaceae

Mangosteen/Garcinia family

African Mangosteen belongs to the Clusiaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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