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Himalayan Mango

Mangifera sylvatica Roxb.
Himalayan Mango
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Mangifera sylvatica is a species in the Anacardiaceae family, commonly known as the Himalayan Mango. It is native to regions including Bangladesh, Cambodia, China (Yunnan), India, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, and Thailand. This tree can grow up to 6–20 m in height and produces fruit measuring 6 cm–8 cm × 4 cm–5 cm.

Description

Mangifera sylvatica, known as the Himalayan Mango, is a tree species in the Anacardiaceae family. It is found in several regions including Bangladesh, Cambodia, China (Yunnan), India, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, and Thailand. The tree can reach a height of 6–20 m. Its fruit is relatively small, measuring 6 cm–8 cm in length and 4 cm–5 cm in width. The species was first described in 1814 by Roxb.

Other common names

Nepal mangoHimalayan MangoPickling Mango

Distribution

Global · Andaman Is. · Assam · Bangladesh · Cambodia · China South-Central · East Himalaya · Myanmar · Nepal · Nicobar Is. · Thailand

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