Mango
Mango (Mangifera indica)
Mango (/ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ or /ˈmæŋɡə/), scientific name Mangifera indica, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree native to South Asia, particularly India and Southeast Asia. The term "mango" also refers to the fruit produced by this tree.
Etymology
The word "mango" originated from the Malayalam word māṅṅa via Portuguese during spice trade with Kerala in 1498. The word's first recorded attestation in a European language was a text by Ludovico di Varthema in Italian in 1510, as mango.
Description
The Mango tree is a large, evergreen tree, with a dense canopy. The tree can grow up to 35–40 m (115–131 ft) tall. The fruit is a drupe, with an outer flesh surrounding a stone. The ripe fruit varies in size and color but is generally yellow-orange in color.
Cultivation and uses
Mango trees are grown for their edible fruit which is enjoyed worldwide. The fruit is consumed in various forms - raw, ripe, pickled, or cooked. In addition to its fruit, the tree and its parts are used for various non-culinary purposes. For instance, the wood is used in carpentry, leaves for certain religious and ceremonial events, and the bark and fruit kernels in traditional medicine.
Related terms
- Drupe: A type of fruit in which an outer fleshy part surrounds a shell of hardened endocarp with a seed inside.
- Evergreen: A plant that has leaves throughout the year, always green.
- Carpentry: A skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, etc.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mango
- Wikipedia's article - Mango
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