Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana),
also known as the purple mangosteen, is a tropical evergreen tree
with edible fruit native to island nations of Southeast Asia. Its
origin is uncertain due to widespread prehistoric cultivation. It
grows mainly in Southeast Asia, southwest India and other tropical
areas such as Colombia, Puerto Rico and Florida, where the tree has
been introduced. The tree grows from 6 to 25 metres (20 to 82 feet)
tall. The fruit of the mangosteen is sweet and tangy, juicy,
somewhat fibrous, with fluid-filled vesicles (like the flesh of
citrus fruits), with an inedible, deep reddish-purple colored rind
(exocarp) when ripe.In each fruit, the fragrant edible flesh that
surrounds each seed is botanically endocarp, i.e., the inner layer
of the ovary. Seeds are almond-shaped and -sized. Mangosteen
belongs to the same genus as the other, less widely known fruit,
such as the button mangosteen (G. prainiana) or the charichuelo (G.
madruno).
Benefits: There is many benefits you can take from manggis, first
is Highly Nutritious, Rich in Powerful Antioxidants, May Have
Anti-Inflammatory Properties, May Have Anticancer Effects, May
Promote Weight Loss, Supports Blood Sugar Control, Promotes a
Healthy Immune System, Helps Maintain Healthy Skin, other healthy
benefits.
