Mango Tree
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
The mango is the 'king of fruits' — golden, juicy and intensely sweet. Native to South Asia, it is now grown across the tropics and beloved worldwide.
🔬 Plant facts
| Scientific name | Mangifera indica |
|---|---|
| Type | Fruit tree |
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water | Drought tolerant once established |
| Height | 10–30 m |
| Flower | Small fragrant flowers → large fruit |
| Uses | Fresh fruit, juice, pickles |
| Growth | Bears fruit in 4–6 years |
| Best season | Summer |
💊 Mango Tree in the medicine industry
Mangoes are rich in vitamin A, C and polyphenols; mango leaf and bark extracts are used in traditional medicine for diabetes and digestion, and the fruit is a staple of tropical diets.
🌱 Growing & care tips
Mango trees need full sun, well-drained soil and space — they grow large; water young trees regularly and prune to keep the canopy open.
🍽️ How to use it
Mangoes are eaten fresh, in smoothies and lassis, pickled green, dried as aam papad, and used in chutneys; unripe mango is grated into salads.
💡 Did you know? The mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan and the Philippines, and over 1,000 varieties exist — the 'Alphonso' is often called the king of mangoes.
⚠️ Mango Tree safety note: Mango skin and sap contain urushiol (the same compound as poison ivy) — some people get a rash from the skin; the flesh is safe for most, though a true mango allergy exists.
⚠️ Important: Herbal and plant remedies can interact with medicines. Always ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any plant product for health purposes — especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription drugs.
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