Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Mangoes : 146 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371299
Common Names
- Mangifera blommesteinii
- Blommesteinii Mangifera
- Blommesteinii
Description
Mangifera blommesteinii (also called Blommestein's Mango, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mangifera blommesteinii 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
Mangifera blommesteinii has yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, thick stems and large, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mangifera blommesteinii is a tropical tree that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 3 m apart.
Where to Find Mangifera blommesteinii
Mangifera blommesteinii can be found in the tropical forests of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Mangifera blommesteinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mangifera blommesteinii?
Mangifera blommesteinii
What is the common name of Mangifera blommesteinii?
Blommestein's Mango
What type of plant is Mangifera blommesteinii?
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,