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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


How it is grown


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