Sri Lankan mango

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Sri Lankan mango

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Buchanania zeylanica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Mangifera zeylanica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Mangifera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Mangifera zeylanica, exhibits a very specific and restricted geographical range. It is primarily indigenous to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically concentrated within certain ecological zones. Most notably, its natural habitat is found throughout the island nation of Sri Lanka. Because of this limited distribution, it is considered an endemic species to that particular region. Consequently, its presence is a unique biological feature of the Sri Lankan landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Mangifera zeylanica is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, meaning it maintains its vegetative structures and continues its biological functions over many successive years. Throughout its long-lived existence, the plant maintains a consistent foliar presence due to its evergreen nature, ensuring that it does not undergo a seasonal shedding of leaves like deciduous species. This continuous presence of green foliage allows for sustained photosynthetic activity, supporting its long-term growth patterns and developmental stages across various environmental conditions.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Mangifera zeylanica is characterized by its robust growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. This species exhibits a woody structure, providing the necessary rigidity for its substantial physical presence. It reaches a significant plant height, with an observed mean height of approximately 28 m. Regarding its climbing habits, the plant is classified as self-supporting, meaning it does not require external structures such as lianas or vines to maintain its upright stature.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

28 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Mangifera zeylanica is characterized by complex metabolic processes designed to support its perennial growth and reproductive cycles within tropical ecosystems. As a member of the Anacardiaceae family, its physiological framework is centered on efficient photosynthetic pathways that facilitate the accumulation of biomass and the synthesis of secondary metabolites. Regarding its nutrient acquisition strategies, the plant does not possess the specialized symbiotic relationships required for atmospheric nitrogen conversion; therefore, it is not a nitrogen fixer. This lack of nitrogen fixation capabilities means the plant relies entirely on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its extensive root system to satisfy its nitrogen requirements for protein synthesis and enzymatic functions. Its metabolic regulation is closely tied to moisture availability and light intensity, influencing transpiration rates and the osmotic potential within its cellular structures to maintain turgidity and facilitate nutrient transport throughout its vascular tissues.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Mangifera zeylanica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, quercetin.

CATECHIN

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

quercetin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Mangifera zeylanica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Mangifera zeylanica has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers, ovarian epithelial cancer, triple negative breast cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations