Densely leafy evergreen tree up to 25 metres high with elliptical, leathery, greenish-yellow leaves. The pink to yellowish flowers are followed by fist-sized, dark to reddish purple berries with woody sepals. The hard, porous skin contains soft reddish-white pulp divided into 5 to 8 segments.
The mangosteen is very tasty and is generally eaten fresh or served in a dessert. In addition, the dark rind produces a black dye that can be used to tan leather.
Our mangosteen is still in a pot. We are hoping it will grow quickly, because the fruits of this tree are really something worth trying.
Malaysia, Maluku Islands, Sunda Islands
Flora Toskana
The mangosteen is very tasty and is generally eaten fresh or served in a dessert. In addition, the dark rind produces a black dye that can be used to tan leather.
Our mangosteen is still in a pot. We are hoping it will grow quickly, because the fruits of this tree are really something worth trying.
