Egg tree, Mundu mangosteen
A tropical plant. It suits the hot, wet tropical lowlands. They are common and widely distributed in the Philippines from northern Luzon to the southern part growing in primary forest at low and medium altitudes. It grows in coastal areas up to 500 m altitude. It is not particular as regards soil.
Also known as:
Bagalot, Baniti, Baros, Buneg, Claudie Mangosteen, Gledog panto, Gourka, Jawura, Madaw, Maphut, Moendoe, Mundu, Pohon manggis mundu, Rata, Taklang-anak
Synonyms
- Garcinia longifolia Bl.
- Stalagmitis dulcis Cambess
- Stalagmitis javanensis Spach
- Xanthochymus dulcis Roxb.
- Xanthochymus javanensis Bl.
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Egg tree grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Cuba, Fiji, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Suriname, Thailand
Notes: There are about 300 Garcinia species.
Status: At present not commonly planted in Papua New Guinea.
Growing Egg tree, Mundu mangosteen
Cultivation: Trees are grown from seed. Seed need to be sown while fresh. Trees can be budded or grafted. Shield budding on fairly mature wood using large buds is best.
Edible Uses: The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw. They are a bit acid. They can be cooked. They can be used to make jam. They are also used for drinks and candied or dried.
Production: Fruit production is seasonal about Dec to May in the Southern Hemisphere.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 49 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 25 | 5 | - | 86.7 |
Egg tree, Mundu mangosteen Photos
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