Meston’s mangosteen
Garcinia mestonii
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A tall shrub. It grows 4-6 m high and spreads 1-3 m wide. The branches droop. The leaves are 6-7.5 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide. They are narrow and sword shaped. They are dark green and glossy with wavy edges. The tips are long and drawn out. The leaf stalks are slender and 1-1.5 cm long. The flowering cluster is in the axils of leaves. It is densely branched. The flowers are white and about 8 mm across. They have a scent.
There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It suits highland tropical and subtropical locations. It needs well drained soil. It grows naturally in rainforest in NE Queensland in Australia. It grows from sea level to 1400 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit is high quality.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds. The seeds need to be sown fresh.