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Mangifera is a genus of flowering plants in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae. It contains 64 species, with the best-known being the common mango ( Mangifera indica ). The center of diversity of the genus is in the Malesian ecoregion of Southeast Asia , particularly in Sumatra , Borneo , and the Malay Peninsula .
Like other Mangifera species, their texture has been described as chartaceous to subcoriaceous. The petioles are typically 2 to 7 centimetres (0.79 to 2.76 in) long. Leaf sizes vary, roughly, between a width of 3 centimetres (1.2 in) and 9 centimetres (3.5 in), as well as a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) to 22 centimetres (8.7 in). [3]
The word "Appe midi" translates to "Tender Mango" in the Kannada language is the king of all tender mangoes for its use in the South Asian pickle industry. [6] [7] Appemidi mangoes, grown along the river beds of Aghanashini, Bedti, and Sharavati, are celebrated for their exceptional suitability in making mouthwatering pickles known popularly as 'Appe midi Uppinakayi'.
It is unclear exactly where and when Eomangiferophyllum damalgiriense diverged to form the genus Mangifera. However, carbonized leaf fossils of the species support the hypothesis that Mangifera first evolved in the Peninsular India , and then spread throughout what is modern-day Southeast Asia via land bridges formed between the Indian and ...
The mango is well known for its luscious taste, unique aroma, generous amount of pulp, shape, and size. Ishad mango has two varieties, Kari Ishad (thin skin) and Bili lshad (thick skin but with less pulp and is less sweet).
Mangifera indica: Cultivar 'Kuttiattoor' Origin: India: The 'Kuttiattoor' mango or Kuttiattoor Manga, is a mango cultivar primarily grown in the village of ...
A mango is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree Mangifera indica. It originated from the region between northwestern Myanmar , Bangladesh , and northeastern India . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] M. indica has been cultivated in South and Southeast Asia since ancient times resulting in two types of modern mango cultivars: the "Indian type" and the ...
Cryphalus mangiferae, the mango bark beetle, is a tiny tropical bark beetle which attacks mango trees (Mangifera indica). The species belongs to the family Curculionidae, subfamily Scolytinae. It is often cited as a vector of plant pathogenic fungi infecting mango trees and in some countries like Pakistan it is regarded as a serious threat to ...