English Common Name: Mangosteen Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 山竹 (Shānzhú), 莽吉柿 (Mǎng jí shì) Other Local Name: Pokok Manggis (Malay) Family Name: Clusiaceae (Mangosteen Family) Scientific Name: Garcinia mangostana Synonym: Mangostana garcinia Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Malpighiales > Clusiaceae (Mangosteen Family) > Garcinia Origin: Indochina, Malesia Growth Habit: Tree Characteristic: A tree with purple colored fruit when ripe. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and little watering. Images Location: Penang, Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() |