Mango air, Lanjut
Mangifera lagenifera
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves are broadly sword shaped. They are 8-18 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The flowers are deep violet. The fruit is pear shaped and fleshy. It is 11 cm long by 6 cm wide. The fruit is green with a brownish tint.
There are about 40 Mangifera species. An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. They grow in the humid tropics. It grows in lowland forests. In Thailand it grows up to 150 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The fruit are only occasionally eaten. They are coarse.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kenchoh, Lanjoot, Lanjut, Mamuang-pom, Mempelam