Mangifera pajang
Bambangan
Mangifera pajang, commonly known as the Pahang mango, is a rare, wild relative of the cultivated mango native to Southeast Asia. Highly valued for its unique, intense flavor and aromatic qualities, this medicinal plant offers significant nutritional benefits and holds potential in traditional pharmacology for its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Mangifera pajang
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mangifera pajang, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Sapindales and falls into the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Mangifera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mangifera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mangifera pajang, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Malay (ms), it is called Bambangan, while in Chinese (zh), it is referred to as 砂拉越芒果. In Indonesian (id), it is known as asam payang, and it shares the name Bambangan in both Uzbek (uz) and Dtps (dtp).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | Bambangan | Wikidata |
| zh | 砂拉越芒果 | Wikidata |
| id | asam payang | Wikidata |
| uz | Bambangan | Wikidata |
| dtp | Bambangan | Wikidata |
| ja | バンバンガン | Wikidata |
| bdr | Bambangan | Wikidata |
| iba | Embawang | Wikidata |
| en | bambangan | Wikidata |
| id | payang | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Mangifera pajang, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily confined to the Malesia region. Within this expansive tropical area, the species is specifically found on the island of Borneo. This restricted habitat suggests that the plant is endemic to the unique ecosystems of this particular island. Consequently, its presence is a significant characteristic of the Bornean rainforest landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Mangifera pajang and commonly referred to as the Bacang, is highly valued for its medicinal and nutritional properties, particularly through its use of the fruit. The large, fleshy fruit serves as a significant source of vitamins and antioxidants, which can help support overall health and aid in digestion. In various traditional practices, the pulp and juice of the fruit are utilized for their restorative qualities, making this specific part of the plant a central element in its medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mangifera pajang has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carotenoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carotenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |