Mango
Mangifera indica
- Native to:
- China, Guam, Myanmar, Palau, Thailand, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
Anish nellickal
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Anacardiaceae
- Genus:
- Mangifera
- Species:
- Mangifera indica
- USDA Symbol:
- MAIN3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, white
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★★ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★★☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
- Hummingbirds:
- ★★☆☆☆ Documented hummingbird visits (GBIF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Carob moth (Ectomyelois ceratoniae), fir tussock moth (Orgyia detrita), navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella), Omnivorous Leafroller (Platynota stultana), Phidotricha erigens, Synchlora gerularia, Red-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds, bats
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers deep soils with good fertility
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; remove hard seed coat for faster germination.