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Mangifera indica L.
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Mangifera indica |
| Family name: |
ANACARDIACEAE
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| English name: |
Mango
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| Sinhala name: |
Amba (අඹ)
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| Tamil name: |
Ma
Manga
Maangai
Mamaram
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| Sanskrit name: |
Amra
Amra Chuta
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Medium to large- sized tree 8-30 m hight, leaves oblong- lanceolate, 10-32 X 2-12 cm; lateral leaves 12-25, Veins prominent on lower face, tertiary nerves and veins reticulate. Young leaves pendulous, purplish. Panicles 6-40 cm, in general hairy. Stalks 2-4 mm. sepals ovoid- oblong, hairy, 2-3 mm. petals ovoid-oblong,c.3-5 mm, white, later get tinged with purple, with yellow or purple veins. Fertile stamens as long as the corolla. Staminodes very short. Fruits ovoid to ellipsoid, with oblique base, 10-20 cm long.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Only under cultivation
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| Edible parts: |
Fruit
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| Treatment for: |
Constipation
Swellings
Fevers
Endometritis
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Bark
Leaves
Flowers
Fruits
Flesh of the seed
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Helps to keep heart healthy
Purifies blood
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