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Mangifera indica

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Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango after its fruit, is an evergreen species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is a large fruit tree, capable of growing to a height and width of 30 m (100 ft). There are two distinct genetic populations in modern mangoes – the "Indian type" and the "Southeast Asian type".

FamilyAnacardiaceae
GenusMangifera
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Mangifera indica.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSapindales
FamilyAnacardiaceae
GenusMangifera
SpeciesM. indica
Binomial NameMangifera indica
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameMango
Life FormTree
Growth HabitTree

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSapindales
FamilyAnacardiaceae
GenusMangifera

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.