Bolivian mangosteen, Wild Mammee
Rheedia lateriflora

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The fruit is medium sized with a firm yellow rind. It is from 3-12 cm long. It has a soft white sub-acid pulp. There are 1-2 seeds.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in tropical America.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Asia, Bolivia, Central America, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Panama, South America, Sri Lanka, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten fresh.

The fruit are eaten especially by children.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Mammea humilis Vahl; Mammea humilis var. plumieri Griseb.; Mammea humilis var. vahlii Griseb.; Rheedia sessiliflora Planch. ex Vesque; Rheedia sieberi Choisy;