kuwini
Mangifera odorata Griff.
Mangifera odorata, known as kuwini, is a plant species in the Anacardiaceae family. It is similar to the mango but has a strong turpentine-like odor and fibrous flesh. Native to tropical Southeast Asia, it is believed to be a hybrid of Mangifera indica and Mangifera foetida. It is cultivated in regions including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the southern Philippines, southern Vietnam, and the Mariana Islands.
Description
Mangifera odorata, commonly called kuwini, is a species in the Anacardiaceae family. It is distinguished by its turpentine-like scent and fibrous fruit. Its native range is unclear, as it is only known from cultivated sources, but it is thought to be a hybrid of Mangifera indica and Mangifera foetida. It is grown in tropical Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the southern Philippines, and the Mariana Islands. Cultivation also occurs in southern Vietnam. The species was first described in 1854.
Other common names
Saipan mangokuwinikwini
Distribution
Global · Borneo · Christmas I. · Jawa · Laos · Lesser Sunda Is. · Malaya · Marianas · Sumatera · Thailand · Vietnam
Synonyms
Mangifera oblongifoliaMangifera foetida var. odorataMangifera foetida var. mollisMangifera foetida var. kawiniMangifera foetida var. bombomMangifera foetida var. bakkill
