Mangoes Live Plants (Mangifera indica)
Mango/Mangifera indica is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree which is believed to have originated in the region between Northwestern Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Northeastern India. It has been cultivated in South and Southeast Asia since ancient times resulting in two types of modern mango cultivars: the "Indian type" and the "Southeast Asian type".
Mangoes known as the King of fruits is a large, evergreen trees with dark green, umbrella-shaped, spreading crowns. The ripe flesh of the mango is soft and juicy, pale orange in color, and has a texture ranging from fibrous to almost the consistency of butter. The flesh tastes fresh and sweet and emits a sweet fragrance. it is commonly eaten raw or cooked. A variable fruit, ranging in color from green through orange and yellow to red, can be anything from 50g to 1.5kg in weight.
Mangoes are nutritionally rich with a unique fragrance, flavor, taste, and health-giving properties, this fruit is often labeled as Superfruit. 100 grams of mango provides about 50 % of daily vitamin A and vitamin C and also contains an adequate number of dietary fibers.
Common name: Mango, Aam
Botanical name: Mangifera Indica
Blooming time/Fruiting: 5-6 Years
Maintenance required: ModerateShare
Planting and Care
Planting and Care
The plant can thrive in almost any soil but requires well-drained soil in a site with protection from cold. Position tree where it will receive full sun for best fruit production.
Special Feature
Special Feature
They are a great source of magnesium and potassium, both of which are connected to lower blood pressure and a regular pulse. Mangos are also the source of a compound known as mangiferin, which may be able to reduce inflammation of the heart. Mangos can help stabilize your digestive system.
Uses/Benefits
Uses/Benefits
Mango stem bark and leaves have been used in traditional medicine to treat anemia, cutaneous infections, diabetes, diarrhea and scabies. Green fruit is used to make chutney, pickles, curries, and dehydrated products like dried mango, amchoor (raw mango powder), and panna (green mango beverage). Ripe fruit is processed into canned and frozen slices, pulp, concentrate, juices, nectar, jam, purée, cereal flakes, toffee, and various dried products.