Mangifera, commonly known as mango, has an interesting story. Legend has it that the mango tree is believed to be a heavenly tree granting wishes. In ancient India, this divine tree was associated with love and fertility. It is said that the great warrior, Alexander the Great, encountered mangoes during his conquest. Mesmerized by their taste, he introduced them to the western world. From then on, mangoes became popular globally. Today, mangoes continue to enchant people with their delicious flavor and rich cultural significance.
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Mangifera is a genus of flowering plants in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae. It contains about 69 species, with the best-known being the common mango (Mangifera indica). The center of diversity of the genus is in the Malesian ecoregion of Southeast Asia, particularly in Sumatra, Borneo, and the Malay Peninsula. They are generally canopy trees in lowland rainforests, reaching a height of 30–40 m (98–131 ft).
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