Mangifera indica is a large green tree, valued mainly for its fruits, both green and ripe. Approximately 500 (with more than 1000 wild which are unreported as each Meer weergeven

Mangoes are believed to have originated from the region between northwestern Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northeastern India. M. indica were domesticated separately in South Asia … Meer weergeven

Since their domestication in southeastern Asia, mangoes have been introduced to other warm regions of the world. Generally, mango trees can withstand a minimum temperature of 17 °F (−8 °C).
The tree grows best in well-drained sandy loam; it does … Meer weergeven

Urushiols in the fruit peel can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitised individuals. This reaction is more likely to occur in people who have been exposed to other plants from the family Anacardiaceae, such as poison oak and poison ivy, which are … Meer weergeven

The tree is more known for its fruit rather than for its timber. However, mango trees can be converted to lumber once their fruit-bearing lifespan has finished. The wood is susceptible to damage from fungi and insects. The wood is used for musical instruments … Meer weergeven

The mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, and is the national tree of Bangladesh. Meer weergeven

• Litz, Richard E. (ed. 2009). The Mango: Botany, Production and Uses (2nd edition). CABI. ISBN 978-1-84593-489-7. Meer weergeven