Mangifera andamanica
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The bark is dark brown and rough. The leaves are simple and alternate or spirals. The leaves are 10-27 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. They are wedge shaped at the base and taper to the tip. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 1.5-2 cm long by 2.5 cm wide. They are yellowish to red.
It is an at risk species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andamans, Asia, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten fresh or pickled.
Edible parts
Fruit