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Mangifera indica - Mango

Page Contents 1. Mangifera indica Names/Taxonomy 2. Mango Nutritional Info 3. Mangifera indica Chemistry 4. Mangifera indica Varieties 5. Related Pages Family: Anacardiaceae Subfamily: Anacardioideae Genus: Mangifera Subgenus: Mangifera Section: Mangifera Botanical Name: Mangifera indica L. English Name(s): Mango Synonyms: Mangifera mekongensis anon Related Species: .

Mango Toxicity: Back to top

The sap that comes from the skin of unripe mangoes and the stems of the tree contain skin irritants that can react more severely with some people. There may be blistering, swelling of the eyes or face when it contacts people who are hypersensitive. Care should be taken to make sure there is no reaction with the fruit. Rinsing it well before handling is the most common and effective precaution.

When in flower, many people often feel as if they are having "allergies". My wife sufers from this and we just realized it is likely due to mango season as we live in a very heavy mango cultivation area. This is apperantly not due to pollen as the plant is not well adapted for wind pollination, but due to vaporized essential oils containing mangiferol and mangiferone.

Nutritional Information: Back to top

Mangifera indica chemistry: Back to top

Please note: Some chemicals may not be listed and some may or may not be toxic. Do not consume plants based on this table, it only gives a general idea of *some* of the chemicals this plant contains.

Mangifera indica Varieties: Back to top

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Edible Fruit Species

Anacardiaceae Family