Editing Mangifera indica

'''Mango''' ('''''Mangifera indica'''''; also mango; aam; manga) is a Anacardiaceae fruit plant grown for its drupe.

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| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Mango (433686277).jpg|thumb|center|250px|Mangifera indica fruit, flower, or plant habit. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]
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! colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8;" | Mango (''Mangifera indica '')
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! Scientific name
|| ''Mangifera indica''
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! Genus
|| [[Mangifera]]
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! Family
|| [[Anacardiaceae]]
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! Order
|| [[Sapindales]]
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! Fruit type
|| Drupe
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! Growth form
|| Evergreen tree
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! Climate and hardiness
|| Tropical and subtropical; dry weather at flowering is valuable
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! Mature height
|| 10–30 m unpruned; smaller in orchards
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! Mature width
|| 8–20 m
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! Soil
|| Deep, well-drained soil; tolerates many textures but dislikes persistent waterlogging
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! Water
|| Regular water while establishing; moderate drought tolerance once rooted
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! Sun
|| Full sun and good airflow
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! Germination
|| 10–30 days from fresh polyembryonic seed; monoembryonic seed is variable
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! Years to fruit
|| 3–5 years grafted; longer from seed
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! Pollination
|| Insect-pollinated; cross-pollination can improve fruit set
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! Harvest
|| Variety and climate dependent; commonly spring through summer
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== Identification and description ==
The mango is a long-lived evergreen tree whose fleshy drupes vary widely in size, color, fiber, aroma, and season. Cultivated mangoes include many clonal varieties selected for eating quality and climate adaptation.

The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Mangifera]], [[Anacardiaceae]], and [[Sapindales]]. Common names may cover related taxa; check the scientific name before transferring cultivation advice.

== Growing ==
Mango is a warm-season tree of South Asian monsoon climates. It performs best with a pronounced dry interval before flowering, deep drainage, and full sun; wet feet and cool flowering weather reduce bloom and fruit set.

Mango is adapted to warm seasonal climates where a relatively dry, cooler period helps mature shoots and initiate flowers. It grows vigorously in humid conditions but excessive nitrogen, shade, or wet weather around bloom can favor leaves over fruit. Prune after harvest to keep the canopy accessible.

=== Soil ===
Deep, well-drained soil; tolerates many textures but dislikes persistent waterlogging.

=== Sun and humidity ===
Full sun and good airflow. Native habitat and airflow matter as much as light intensity; avoid enclosing humid foliage without ventilation.

=== Seasonal changes ===
Many mango regions have a distinct dry season followed by warm rains. Flowering commonly occurs during the dry or cool-dry interval, with fruit development during the warmer season. In humid areas, disease pressure and irregular flowering increase; irrigation should be managed rather than kept constantly excessive.

== Propagation ==
Named varieties are usually grafted onto seedling or clonal rootstocks. Fresh seed is easy to germinate, but only polyembryonic types generally produce nucellar seedlings close to the mother tree; monoembryonic seedlings are useful for rootstocks and breeding.

[[File:Mango (Mangifera indica L.); branch with flowers, fruit and Wellcome V0042598.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Field view or fruit detail of Mangifera indica. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]

== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
Variety and climate dependent; commonly spring through summer. Flowering and ripening are strongly affected by latitude, cultivar, rootstock, rainfall, and temperature; local records are more useful than a single universal calendar.

== Fruit and uses ==
Fresh eating is the main use, with green mango also used in pickles, salads, chutneys, and sauces. Ripe fruit is processed into pulp, juice, dried slices, leather, and preserves. The kernel is used locally but is not a routine food crop.


== Commentary ==
Growers are invited to share observations about Mango on the [[Talk:Mangifera indica|talk page]], especially climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering season, and fruit quality.


== Photos ==

The images above show documented fruit, flower, or plant-habit views. See the individual Commons file pages in the image credits for authorship and license details.

== Sources ==
* [https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG216 UF/IFAS: Mango growing in the home landscape]
* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Mangifera+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Mangifera indica]



== Image credits ==

* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mango_(433686277).jpg Mango (433686277).jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mango_(Mangifera_indica_L.)%3B_branch_with_flowers,_fruit_and_Wellcome_V0042598.jpg Mango (Mangifera indica L.); branch with flowers, fruit and Wellcome V0042598.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

[[Category:Fruits]]
[[Category:Anacardiaceae]]
[[Category:Mangifera]]