Sri Lankan mango
Mangifera zeylanica Hook.f.
Mangifera zeylanica, known as the Sri Lankan mango, is a wild mango species native to Sri Lanka. It is the tallest species within the genus Mangifera and among the tallest in the Anacardiaceae family. The tree produces edible fruits with a good flavor. It is referred to as 'aetamba' or 'wal amba' in Sinhala and 'kaddu-ma' in Tamil.
Description
Mangifera zeylanica, described by Hook.f. in 1876, is a tall tree species native to Sri Lanka. It is the tallest in the genus Mangifera and one of the tallest in the Anacardiaceae family. The species is known for its edible fruits, which are noted for their good taste. Locally, it is called 'aetamba' or 'wal amba' in Sinhala and 'kaddu-ma' in Tamil. The tree is found in Sri Lanka and has a global distribution.
Other common names
Sri Lankan mango
Distribution
Global · Sri Lanka
Synonyms
Buchanania zeylanica
