Mango Tree

Mangifera indica

Name

Marathi: आंबा
Hindi: आम

Biological Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Spermatophyta
Sub-Division: Angiospermae
Class: Dicotyledonae
Sub-Class: Polypetalae
Series: Disciflorae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Sub-Family: --
Genus: Mangifera
Species: indica

Advantages

  • It is extensively cultivated for its fine fruits.
  • There are many varieties of mango, but Alphonso and Pairie are considered to be the best.
  • It also produces a good quality timber.
  • The leaves are used on auspicious occasions and festivals.

Interesting Facts

  • The most famous variety of mango, Alphonso is obtained by Grafting Technique, which was introduced by Portuguese.
  • The specific name "indica" refers to Indian origin of this tree.

Cluster Mapping with trees

Cluster Name Tree Numbers
BOTANICAL GARDEN 23, 49, 82
ROAD-C 16
CEMETRY AND PRIFAB 53
WELCOME AREA, SURUCHI 2, 3, 7
OVAL BUILDING 9, 21
SIMSR 3, 60, 315, 322
NAKSHATRA GARDEN 8, 9, 20, , 48
RSKS PLOT 2, 3, , 48
ARTS COMMERCE, SCIENCE COMMERCE AND AUROBINDO 7, 36, 79, 84, 98, , 48
TSS, SANSKRITIVIHAR 428, , 48
POLYTECHNIC 43, 87, 90, 94, 105, 113, 170, 172, 181, 184, 185, 186, 187, 189, 243, 245, 276, , 48
ENGINEERING COLLEGE 74A, 48A, 2

Description

  • It is a large tree with lanceolate leaves having wavy margin.
  • The tree flowers in the months of January-February every year.
  • Mangifera indica L.