Anacardiaceae FAMILY

Mangifera leschenaultii

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

Unlike several other members of this genus, the sap of this species is said to be non-irritant[ 894 Title The Mangoes. Their Botany, Nomenclature, Horticulture and Utilization. Publication Author Kostermans A.J.G.H.; & Bompard J.M. Publisher Academic Press; London Year 1993 ISBN 0-12-421920-9 Description A very detailed book about the genus Mangifera, which includes the well-known Mango. ].

Botanical Description

Mangifera leschenaultii is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall. The straight bole can be up to 100cm in diameter[ 894 Title The Mangoes. Their Botany, Nomenclature, Horticulture and Utilization. Publication Author Kostermans A.J.G.H.; & Bompard J.M. Publisher Academic Press; London Year 1993 ISBN 0-12-421920-9 Description A very detailed book about the genus Mangifera, which includes the well-known Mango. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for its fruit, which is eaten locally.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeSoutheast Asia - Malaysia.

HabitatTropical rainforests at elevations up to 1,000 metres[ 894 Title The Mangoes. Their Botany, Nomenclature, Horticulture and Utilization. Publication Author Kostermans A.J.G.H.; & Bompard J.M. Publisher Academic Press; London Year 1993 ISBN 0-12-421920-9 Description A very detailed book about the genus Mangifera, which includes the well-known Mango. ].