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Mango

Mangifera indica

Mango

The story

Originating as an indigenous species native to the Indian subcontinent, this remarkable tree has traveled far beyond its original home. Over time, cultivated varieties of this large fruit-tree have been introduced by humans to other warm regions of the world, spreading its presence across the globe.

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Family
Anacardiaceae

How to use it

This species is cultivated globally in warm regions as a large, evergreen fruit-tree. Because it can achieve a height and crown width of up to 100 feet, it serves as a massive shade tree while producing its well-known fruit.

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Gardening tip

When planting this species, ensure you have ample space in a warm climate, as this evergreen tree can eventually grow to a height and width of 100 feet with a trunk circumference of over twelve feet.

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About

Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is a species of flowering plant in the sumac and poison ivy family Anacardiaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, where it is indigenous and cultivated varieties have been introduced to other warm regions of the world. It is a large fruit-tree, capable of a growing to a height and crown width of about 100 feet and trunk circumference of more than twelve feet.

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Mangifera indica
Slug
mangifera-indica
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Species
indica
Wikidata QID
Q3919027
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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