Cuban mangosteen
Garcinia aristata

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The leaves are dark and glossy with a hard spiny tip. The fruit are small and yellow. They have a white slightly sweet pulp. There are 1 or 2 large seeds.

Many Reedia has an edible aril or fleshy layer around the seeds.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is cold hardy down to 0°C. It can tolerate salty conditions. It suits lime soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

It is slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rheedia aristata Griseb.;