Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
371879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 23: 168 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371211

Common Names

  • Griffith's Mangifera
  • Mangifera griffithii
  • Griffith's Mangifera Flower

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Synonyms

  • Mangifera microphylla Griff. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Mangifera beccarii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Mangifera sclerophylla Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Mangifera griffithii (also called Griffith's mango, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its large, leathery leaves and its yellow-orange fruits. It typically grows in moist, tropical areas such as rainforests and lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mangifera griffithii is used as a food source and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mangifera griffithii has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mangifera griffithii is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mangifera griffithii

Mangifera griffithii can be found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Mangifera griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mangifera griffithii?

Mangifera griffithii

What is the common name of Mangifera griffithii?

Griffith's Mangifera

What type of plant is Mangifera griffithii?

Tree

Species in the Mangifera genus

Mangifera merrillii, Mangifera minor, Mangifera minutifolia, Mangifera monandra, Mangifera odorata, Mangifera pseudoindica, Mangifera quadrifida, Mangifera nicobarica, Mangifera parvifolia, Mangifera orophila, Mangifera pajang, Mangifera pedicellata, Mangifera pentandra, Mangifera griffithii, Mangifera gedebe, Mangifera gracilipes, Mangifera foetida, Mangifera havilandii, Mangifera caloneura, Mangifera dewildei, Mangifera campnospermoides, Mangifera camptosperma, Mangifera casturi, Mangifera cochinchinensis, Mangifera collina, Mangifera decandra, Mangifera duperreana, Mangifera flava, Mangifera inocarpoides, Mangifera magnifica, Mangifera mariana, Mangifera indica, Mangifera khasiana, Mangifera khoonmengiana, Mangifera lagenifera, Mangifera macrocarpa, Mangifera caesia, Mangifera lalijiwa, Mangifera andamanica, Mangifera applanata, Mangifera austroindica, Mangifera blommesteinii, Mangifera bullata, Mangifera zeylanica, Mangifera subsessilifolia, Mangifera taipa, Mangifera sulavesiana, Mangifera sumbawaensis, Mangifera superba, Mangifera swintonioides,

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,