Seashore Mangosteen (HT 2003 81)

Reference ID HT 2020-314	Scientific name: Garcinia celebica Family name: Clusiaceae (Guttiferae) Girth: 2.54 m @ 1.3 m height Height: 14.6 m	Location Sentosa, former Maritime Museum, (restricted area)
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A small to medium sized tree that grows up to 30 m in height. Straight trunk, densely branched. White latex present. White flowers that occur in clusters of 1 to 3. Pinkish red fruits, smooth skin, interior looks like mangosteen but with yellowish pulp. Native.

The seashore mangosteen fruit is aromatic but the flesh is sour. The leaves and roots are traditionally used to relieve itching. This specimen is very large for its size and could have been here for more than 40 years.

This species was previously known as Garcinia hombroniana.

For more information on this species, please refer to NParks Flora & Fauna Web profile here.

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