Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Garcinia livingstonei
Common name:
African Mangosteen, Lowveld Mangosteen, Wild Plum, Umphimb
Family:
Clusiaceae (Mangosteen)
Distribution:
Northeastern South Africa
National red list:
Least Concern
Comments:
One of the indigenous edible fruits with best flavour and highest commercial potential. Grows in open bushveld. Leaves are very palatable to game and plants are usually heavily browsed.
Links:
DAFF manual for production growing of African Mangosteen
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Growables.org
•
Red List of South African Plants
Locations
1:
Arid house 2
(Arid House 2)
• Accession: 2018-311/3 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
2:
Lath house
(Tropical Hse 2 LATHE)
• Accession: 2018-311/2 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
Area
Individual