# Mangoes (*Mangifera indica*) Mangoes are sweet, juicy fruits that grow on tall trees. They are often called the 'king of fruits' because of their delicious taste! - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger - **Snaps:** 2 - **Habitat:** Mango trees thrive in tropical and subtropical climates. - **Also known as:** King of Fruits, Mangifera, Mangifera indica, Mango, Mango Tree ![Mangoes](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/The_Botanical_Magazine._Mango.jpg&width=800) Photo: Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892) del. et lith. Description by John Smith (1798 - 1888), Public domain · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Botanical_Magazine._Mango.jpg) ## Appearance The Mangoes is a large, evergreen tree with a dense, rounded canopy of dark green leaves. Its oblong fruit transitions from green to vibrant yellow, orange, or red when ripe, featuring a distinctive kidney shape. Small, fragrant yellowish-pink flowers grow in large clusters. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Sapindales - **Family:** Anacardiaceae - **Genus:** Mangifera ## Interesting facts - India considers the mango its national fruit and a symbol of love! - Mangoes are related to poison ivy, but their fruit is deliciously safe to eat! - Mangoes were first grown over 5,000 years ago in ancient India! - The oldest mango tree is over 300 years old and still bears fruit! ## Special abilities - **Deep Drinker:** Mangoes can grow a deep taproot that helps it survive by reaching water far underground during dry periods. - **Waxy Shield:** Mangoes has waxy leaves that helps them survive by reducing water loss in hot, sunny climates. - **Fragrant Allure:** Mangoes can produce many small, fragrant flowers that help it reproduce by attracting a variety of insect pollinators. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 1500-4000 cm - **Spread:** 1000-3000 cm - **Flower Size:** 0.5-1 cm - **Bloom Season:** Late_winter_to_early_spring - **Edible:** Yes - **Toxicity:** Mild - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** Western honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Feeds on nectar, aiding pollination. - **Eaten by:** Indian flying fox (*Pteropus giganteus*) — Eats ripe fruit, dispersing seeds. - **Eaten by:** [Rhesus macaque](https://www.snappit.app/explore/rhesus-macaque) (*Macaca mulatta*) — Monkeys enjoy the sweet fruit. - **Eaten by:** Humans (*Homo sapiens*) — Highly prized fruit globally. ## Traits - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger No special safety notes yet. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Mangoes? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Mangoes? 1500-4000 cm ### How wide does Mangoes spread? 1000-3000 cm ### How big are the flowers on Mangoes? 0.5-1 cm ### When does Mangoes bloom? Late_winter_to_early_spring ### Is Mangoes edible? Yes ### Is Mangoes toxic? Mild ### What is Mangoes's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Palma Sola Botanical Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/palma-sola-botanical-park) — Florida, US · Botanical Garden - [Cherry Tree Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/cherry-tree-park) — Florida, US · Park - [Mangal das Garças Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mangal-das-garcas-park) — BR · Park - [Fukuoka City Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/fukuoka-city-botanical-garden) — Kyushu, JP · Park - [Seoul Botanic Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/seoul-botanic-park) — KR · Park - [Jaqueira Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/jaqueira-park) — BR · Park [View all places to see Mangoes](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/mangoes) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Mangoes: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/mangoes)