Fragrant mango, Saipan mango
Mangifera odorata

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows to 20-27 m high. The leaves are about 25 cm long and leathery and pointed at both ends. They are carried alternately. The flowers are small and carried in compound flowers. The flowers have a strong smell. The fruit are similar to mango. It has a strong smell. It is large and oval with green skin. The fruit is 12.5 cm long by 10 cm wide. The flesh is orange and sweet. There is one seed.

There are about 40 Mangifera species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands. They grow in the humid tropics. It suits areas too wet for mango. It grows below 1000 m altitude in areas with a continuous rainfall. It can tolerate a range of soils. They are found in Balaebae, Zamboanga and Basilan in the Philippines.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Guam, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia (country/location of origin), Pacific, Philippines, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw once fully ripe. The fruit are also used in chutney and pickles. The kernel of the seeds is made into flour.

It is cultivated in Borneo and Java. It is an attractive fruit.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It is usually grown from seed. Trees are planted 12-14 m apart. It can also be grafted.

Fruit are produced after 6-9 years. Fruit mature in 150 days. Fruit weigh 300-450 g. In SE Asia trees fruit September to November.

Its other names

Local names

Ambachang, Apple mango, Bembem, Cay muong, Erobachang, Huani, Juani, Kaweni, Kebembem, Keweni, Kinning, Koenii, Kuini, Kurwini mango, Kuweni, Kuwini, Kweni, Kwini boli, Manga wani, Mamuang chingreet, Mamuang kinning, Mamuang paa, Mo-muang-lued, Plaihari, Pohon mangga bembem, Pohon mangga kuweni, Uani, Wani, Zoai huong

Synonyms

Mangifera foetida Lour. var. bombom Blume; Mangifera foetida Lour. var. kawini Blume; Mangifera foetida var. mollis Bi.; Mangifera foetida Lour. var. odorata (Griffith) Pierre; Mangifera oblongifolia Hook.f.; Mangifera odorata var. pubescens Engl.;