Beaked kandis, Black mangosteen
Garcinia nigrolineata

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 20 m tall. It has dark bark. The latex is yellow. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oblong. The leaf stalks clasp the twigs. The fruit are 2-3 cm across. The flowers are small. The fruit are oval and orange coloured. They are 3-4 cm long. They are slightly skewed and have ridges.

There are about 300 Garcinia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows up to 1,850 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten.

The fruit are enjoyed.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Asam puyoh, Bua landen, Bue balei, Kandis burong, Kandis gajah, Kandis gajah, Kandis hutan, Kandis jantan, Ludai, Manggis hutan, Peralih, Pohon manggis hitam, Sampang paya, Tulang-tulang

Synonyms

Garcinia kunstleri King;