Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 4: 417 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371112
Common Names
- Mangifera
- Odorata Mango
- Fragrant Mango
Synonyms
- Mangifera oblongifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
- Mangifera foetida odorata (Griff.) Pierre [unknown]
Description
Mangifera odorata (also called Fragrant Mangifera, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, tropical forests, and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mangifera odorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mangifera odorata are small, yellowish-white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mangifera odorata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Mangifera odorata
Mangifera odorata can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Mangifera odorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mangifera odorata?
Mangifera odorata
What is the common name of Mangifera odorata?
Odorata Mangifera
What is the habitat of Mangifera odorata?
Mangifera odorata is found in moist, sandy habitats in Southeast Asia.
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,