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Mangifera indica

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Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango after its fruit, is an evergreen species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is a large fruit tree, capable of growing to a height and width of 30 m (100 ft). There are two distinct genetic populations in modern mangoes – the "Indian type" and the "Southeast Asian type".

FamilyAnacardiaceae
GenusMangifera
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

Synonyms

Synonyms are alternative scientific names that have been used in the past for Mangifera indica.

Total Synonyms0
Accepted NameMangifera indica
BasionymNot listed
Last UpdatedNot listed

List of Synonyms