Garcinia mangostana

1. Definition

Garcinia mangostana is the scientific botanical name for the mangosteen tree, a tropical evergreen species indigenous to Southeast Asia. Famous for its dark purple fruit containing sweet white flesh, the tree is primarily cultivated in Mindanao (especially Davao and Cotabato). In wellness industries, the fruit’s thick rind (pericarp) is valued for its high concentration of Xanthones (such as alpha-mangostin), which are extracted to make MX3 Capsules and other health supplements. ([Wikipedia][1])

2. Alternate Names

*   Mangosteen
*   Garcinia mangostana L.

3. Recognized Identities

*   Wikipedia: Mangosteen
*   Wikidata: Q175845
*   DBpedia: Mangosteen
*   ProductOntology: http://www.productontology.org/doc/Mangosteen
*   Wiktionary: mangosteen
*   Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Mangosteen — Philippines
*   MeSH: N/A
*   NCBI Taxonomy: 58228
*   AGROVOC: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4577
*   Google Scholar: Garcinia mangostana mangosteen pericarp xanthones alpha-mangostin CDO
*   ConceptNet: mangosteen
*   OpenCyc: N/A

4. Examples of Usage

*   **Orchard Management:** Cultivating Garcinia mangostana trees in rich volcanic soils in Davao to supply export-grade fruits.
*   **MX3 Capsule:** The main canonical article details the brand, manufacturer (DMI Medical Supply), drug testing, and health benefits.

5. Typical Scenarios

*   **Formulating health capsules:** An R&D scientist processes the pericarp of Garcinia mangostana to produce standardized alpha-mangostin extract for MX3 capsules.
*   **Auditing farm compliance:** A GAP inspector reviews a Davao orchard to certify that the Garcinia mangostana harvest matches phytosanitary rules.

6. Key Strategies

*   Cross-reference botanical sourcing and wellness applications with the main MX3 Capsule article.
*   Maintain volcanic soil acidity and organic composting to optimize the growth of Garcinia mangostana orchards.

7. Safety & Security Measures

*   Verify the authenticity of raw materials using laboratory assays to confirm active xanthone concentrations.
*   Ensure that drying processes for the pericarp prevent mold growth before extraction operations.

8. Historical Context

Described by Linnaeus in 1753, Garcinia mangostana has been dubbed the ‘Queen of Fruits’ due to its delicate flavor. Native to the Sunda Islands, it spread across tropical Asia. In the Philippines, it was historically grown as a backyard crop in Mindanao. The commercialization of pericarp powder in the 2000s turned the fruit into a major agri-industrial crop.

9. Common Challenges

*   **Long Gestation Period:** Garcinia mangostana trees are slow to establish, requiring constant weeding and watering during their early years.
*   **Strict Temperature Needs:** The species is highly sensitive to temperatures below 20°C, restricting cultivation to humid tropical regions.

10. Related Topics

*   [[MX3 Capsule]]
*   [[Mangosteen]]
*   [[Xanthones]]
*   [[DMI Medical Supply Co., Inc.]]

11. References

1.  [Mangosteen — Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangosteen)