Bentham mangosteen
Garcinia benthamii

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25-30 m tall. The leaves are opposite and simple. The flowers are 28 mm across. They are yellow to red. They are in the axils of leaves. The fruit are oblong to pear shaped. They are 3 cm across and yellow to red. They are fleshy with a fleshy layer or aril around the seeds.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in dense forests. It grows up to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bua bentham, Bulon, Bunag, Pruhs sa

Synonyms

Garcinia ferrea Pierre;