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Garcinia mangostana


Mangosteen




Family
Clusiaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Species
mangostana
Category
Tropicals
Synonyms
Mangostana garcinia
Height
9 - 18 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
The fruit juices of this plant can be used to treat skin dieseases as well as diarrhea. Tea can also be made from the leaves and bark that is used in fever treatment and urinary infections.
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