Samoan mangosteen
Garcinia sessilis
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It can grow to 20 m tall. The trunk can be 30 cm across. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The fruit are red and oval and 4 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet and dry forests. It can be on the edges of mangrove swamps. It grows from sea level to 1,150 m above sea level. It is common in limestone forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Fiji, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can produce flowers and fruit throughout the year.