Mangistan or mangosteen. Is a up to 25 m tall, evergreen, slow-growing tree. The flesh of the fruit is sweet-sour taste, the taste reminds a bit of a lychee.

The Mangistan is one of the most popular fruit species of the tropics because it is so sweet, unfortunately the fruit only has a short shelf life. The taste is fresh and sweet and is reminiscent of a combination of strawberries and grapes.