Magnifera indica (Mango, Bowen Mango)


Botanical Information

FamilyAnacardiaceae
GenusMagnifera
Speciesindica
CategoryTropicals
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginIndia and tropical Asia.
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Antidiuretic, anti-diarrheal and antiemetic.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10 - 12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1a
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-5 - 15
Temperature (°F)23 - 59
Height10 m - 45 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy seed.
CultivationBest grown in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Cannot be grown in full shade.
Notable SpecimensSukhothai, Thailand
HabitatMonsoon tropics to frost-free subtropics.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGreyish-brown with longitude fissured bark.
Leaf DescriptionSpirally arranged on branches, linear-oblong, lanceolate to elliptical in shape, pointed at both ends, 25 cm long and 8 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionDense foliage, grows up to 30 cm long, widely branched, and tertiary.
Fruit DescriptionLarge drupe, thick pulp, single seed, thick skin, and length can vary from 2.5 cm to 30 cm.
Colour DescriptionFruit is yellow to red when ripe. Fruit flesh is yellow. Flowers are reddish-pink, pale green, or white.

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