Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Mangoes : 80 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372634
Common Names
- Mangifera swintonioides
- Swinton's Mango
- Swinton's Apple
Description
Mangifera swintonioides (also called 'Swinton's Mango', among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to South Asia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mangifera swintonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mangifera swintonioides is yellow and star-shaped, and is about 2 cm wide. The seed is a small, black, round, and smooth. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mangifera swintonioides can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Mangifera swintonioides
Mangifera swintonioides is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.
Mangifera swintonioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mangifera swintonioides?
Mangifera swintonioides
What type of plant is Mangifera swintonioides?
Tropical tree
Where is Mangifera swintonioides found?
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,