Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
andamanica
ID:
371958

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 65: 470 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371290

Common Names

  • Mangifera andamanica
  • Andamanica Mangifera
  • Andamanica

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Description

Mangifera andamanica (also called Andaman Mango, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mangifera andamanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves are used as a vegetable and its fruits are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mangifera andamanica is a small, yellowish-white daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mangifera andamanica is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Mangifera andamanica

Mangifera andamanica is native to the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Mangifera andamanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mangifera andamanica?

Mangifera andamanica

What is the common name of Mangifera andamanica?

Andaman Mango

What type of plant is Mangifera andamanica?

Tree

Species in the Mangifera genus

Mangifera merrillii, Mangifera minor, Mangifera minutifolia, Mangifera monandra, Mangifera odorata, Mangifera pseudoindica, Mangifera quadrifida, Mangifera nicobarica, Mangifera parvifolia, Mangifera orophila, Mangifera pajang, Mangifera pedicellata, Mangifera pentandra, Mangifera griffithii, Mangifera gedebe, Mangifera gracilipes, Mangifera foetida, Mangifera havilandii, Mangifera caloneura, Mangifera dewildei, Mangifera campnospermoides, Mangifera camptosperma, Mangifera casturi, Mangifera cochinchinensis, Mangifera collina, Mangifera decandra, Mangifera duperreana, Mangifera flava, Mangifera inocarpoides, Mangifera magnifica, Mangifera mariana, Mangifera indica, Mangifera khasiana, Mangifera khoonmengiana, Mangifera lagenifera, Mangifera macrocarpa, Mangifera caesia, Mangifera lalijiwa, Mangifera andamanica, Mangifera applanata, Mangifera austroindica, Mangifera blommesteinii, Mangifera bullata, Mangifera zeylanica, Mangifera subsessilifolia, Mangifera taipa, Mangifera sulavesiana, Mangifera sumbawaensis, Mangifera superba, Mangifera swintonioides,

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,