More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Soapberries, Cashews, Mahoganies and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER ROSALES
Indian Mango
Mangifera indica
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Soapberries, Cashews, Mahoganies, and Allies (Order Sapindales)
-Cashew Family (Family Anacardiaceae)
-Cashews, Sumacs, and Allies (Subfamily Anacardioideae)
-Mangoes (Genus Mangifera)
-Indian Mango (Mangifera indica)
Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango, is a large, long-lived tropical fruit tree in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae). mango trees are often found growing outside cultivation, but these are best described as naturalized or feral, not truly wild in the ecological sense. You’ll frequently see mango trees along roadsides, in abandoned fields, near villages, or scattered in secondary forests. The tree can reach heights of 30–40 meters (100–130 feet). he fruit itself is a fleshy drupe that varies greatly in size, shape, colour, and flavour depending on the cultivar—ranging from green to yellow, orange, or red when ripe. Inside is a large flattened seed surrounded by juicy, aromatic pulp that can be sweet to slightly tart.
Description
• Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is a large evergreen tree in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae). It has a dense, spreading crown, leathery, lance-shaped leaves, and reddish or bronze-coloured new growth that turns dark green as the leaves mature. Small, yellowish-green to pinkish flowers grow in large, branched clusters at the ends of the branches. The fleshy fruits vary in size, shape, and colour, often turning yellow, orange, red, or a combination of these colours when ripe. Each fruit contains a large, flattened stone enclosing a single seed. Mango is widely cultivated for its sweet, edible fruit.
Range
• Mangifera indica is native to South Asia, particularly the region spanning northeastern India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It has been cultivated for thousands of years and is now grown throughout tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It is cultivated in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• Mango grows best in warm, tropical and subtropical climates with abundant sunlight and well-drained soil. It is cultivated in home gardens, orchards, farms, and urban landscapes. Established trees tolerate seasonal drought, while a distinct dry period often promotes flowering and fruit production. The species is sensitive to frost and performs best in areas with warm temperatures and sufficient moisture during fruit development.
