Anacardiaceae FAMILY

Mangifera torquenda

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

The sap of the fruit has been known to cause itching to the mouth (this is more likely to be cause by the fruit rind, and not the pulp). Prior to eating, it is advisable to plunge a knife into the fruit near the stalk so that the irritant milky juice exudes^[1].

Cultivation Details

HabitEvergreen Tree

Growth—

A plant of the moist lowland tropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 800 metres. It grows in areas with a year-round rainfall^[1].

Propagation

Seed - Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Mangifera+torquenda>

Pollinators

Insects

References

[1]The Mangoes. Their Botany, Nomenclature, Horticulture and Utilization. — Kostermans A.J.G.H.; & Bompard J.M. · Academic Press; London · 1993 · ISBN 0-12-421920-9 ↩︎A very detailed book about the genus Mangifera, which includes the well-known Mango.