Mangifera torquenda
Mangifera torquenda
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[ 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 torquenda is an evergreen tree with a dense, dark green, globose crown; it can grow up to 40 metres tall. The long, straight, cylindrical 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 local use as a food. It is often cultivated in Borneo, especially in eastern Kalimantan, and the fruit is often sold in local markets[ 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. ].