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Mangifera

Botanical name: Mangifera

Mangifera

Botanical name: Mangifera

Description

The mangifera (genus Mangifera) are a group of tropical broadleaf trees in the cashew family. Many species within this genus are grown for their large, fleshy, and edible fruits – by far the most notable of these species is the Common Mango (M. indica). Cultivated by humans for at least 4,000 years, mangifera are now grown in tropical regions all over the world, but most especially in south Asia.

Species of Mangifera

Mango tree

Mango tree is a large tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It is most well-known for the tropical fruit it produces, and mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Mango tree can also be used for wood after the tree’s fruit production is over. This type of wood is highly prized for making musical instruments.

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies

Family

Cashew

Genus

Mangifera

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