Mangifera indica (Mango)

Mangifera indica, Mango. Mango Nam Doc Mai
Mango Nam Doc Mai
Mangifera indica 'Tommy Atkins'

Botanical name: Mangifera indica

Common name: Mango

Family: Anacardiaceae

Origin: South Asia and India

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersPink flowersEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Mangifera indica (Mango) is a large evergreen tree native to South Asia and among the oldest cultivated fruit trees, grown in India for over 4,000 years. In tropical climates it can reach 60-80 feet with a broad crown of glossy leaves. Small yellowish flowers appear in spring, followed by fleshy drupes known worldwide as mangoes.

Fruit shape varies from oval to kidney-shaped, with skin that may remain green or ripen to yellow, orange, or red. The flesh is juicy and aromatic, sometimes fiberless and sweet, sometimes more resinous depending on type. Mangoes are eaten fresh, dried, blended, or cooked, making them one of the most versatile tropical fruits. Some people experience irritation on the lips from the peel, so fruits are usually eaten peeled.

The tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil in warm climates, hardy only to USDA Zones 9-11. With hundreds of named cultivars, Mangifera indica remains one of the world s most widely grown and culturally important fruit trees.

See Mango varieties.

Cultivars: Mangifera indica (Mango)

Similar plants: Mangifera indica (Mango)




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