Mangifera indica: Mango as is commonly known in Hindi

Mango as is commonly known in Hindi is Mangiferra indica botanically. Here we are explaining its uses, benefits, dosage and properties . Mango is native to South Asia and cultivated from thousand years back. dIStrIbutIon Native range The genus Mangifera originates in tropical Asia, with the greatest number of species found in Borneo, Java, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula. The most-cultivated Mangifera species, M. indica ( mango ), has its origins in India and Myanmar. The Mango ( Mangifera indica L.), is the most economically important fruit crop in the Anacardiaceae (Cashew or poison ivy family). Other important members of this family include cashew, pistachio, and the mombins (Spondias spp.). The family contains 73 genera and about 600-850 species, with a few representatives in temperate regions, distinguished by their resinous bark and caustic oils in leaves, bark, and fruits. The other distant relatives of Mangifera are cashew (Anacardium occidentale ... Common mango ( Mangifera indica L.) originated as alloploid and its native home was suggested as Eastern India, Assam to Burma or possibly further in the Malay region (Popenoe, 1920). Vavilov (1926) also suggested Indo-Burma region as the centre of origin of mango. Introduction of superior types into Malay region from India is also an evidence of its origin in India. Based on detailed study of the history, phyto-geographical distribution of allied species, fossil records, evidence of numerous ...