Mangifera equina

Crevost & Lemarie

AnacardiaceaeFruitPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Mangifera equina
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Wikimedia Commons - Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892) del. et lith. Description by John Smith (1798 - 1888)

What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit ?

The tree is better known for its fruit than for its timber. However, mango trees can be converted to lumber once their fruit-bearing lifespan has finished. The wood is susceptible to damage from fungi and insects. The wood is used for musical instruments such as ukuleles, plywood and low-cost furniture. The bark is used to produce a yellow dye.

Known Hazards

Urushiols in the fruit peel can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitised individuals. This reaction is more likely to occur in people who have been exposed to other plants from the family Anacardiaceae, such as poison oak and poison ivy, which are widespread in the United States. The wood is known to produce phenolic substances that can cause contact dermatitis.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

How to Identify

A tropical tree in the Anacardiaceae family.

Notes

An unresolved name in The Plant List.

Names & Synonyms

Xoai ngua

References (1)
  • Brevard County Edible Acres

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