Mangifera austroindica explained

Mangifera austroindica is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in India. It naturally occours in shola forests

Description

It is a tree that grows up to 25m tall with smooth bark. It's leaves are similar to those of other Mangifera species. However, The leaves are slightly thicker then those of the main commercial mango species Mangifera indica. In comparison to that species, Mangifera austroindica's flowers are described as smaller, glabrous and the petals not reflexed and thin. It produces yellow flowers [1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kostermans . Achmad Jahja G. H. . Kostermans . André J. G. H. . Bompard . Jean-Marie . The mangoes: their botany, nomenclature, horticulture and utilization . 1993 . Academic Press . London San Diego . 9780124219205.