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the mango genus

Mangifera · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

The mango genus, scientifically known as Mangifera, is a group of tropical evergreen trees celebrated globally for their nutritious fruits. Beyond culinary use, Mangifera species possess significant medicinal properties, utilized in traditional healing to combat inflammation, oxidative stress, and digestive issues through their bioactive leaves, bark, and fruit components.

Family
Anacardiaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Mango · Mangoes
Scientific synonyms
Mangas · Phanrangia

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Mangifera

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Manguífera
  • Manguifera

German:

  • Mangos
  • Mangos

French:

  • Mangue

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Moving down the taxonomic hierarchy, it is part of the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Sapindales, and the family Anacardiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified under the genus Mangifera.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Anacardiaceae
Genus Mangifera

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally in the nation of Burkina. Additionally, the species is documented in the coastal and inland areas of Gambia. Its presence extends further into Guinea-Bissau and the country of Guinea. Finally, the distribution includes the territory of Senegal, completing its regional range.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Burkina
West Tropical Africa Gambia
West Tropical Africa Guinea-Bissau
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Senegal
West-Central Tropical Africa Central African Republic
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon
West-Central Tropical Africa Gabon
West-Central Tropical Africa Gulf of Guinea Is.
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Mangifera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Mangiferin.

Chemicals reported in Mangifera
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Mangiferin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Mangiferin

  1. Current medicinal chemistry

Activities

Mangifera has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Mangifera
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Current medicinal chemistry

Anticancer

  1. Current medicinal chemistry

Antimicrobial

  1. Current medicinal chemistry

Cytotoxic

  1. Current medicinal chemistry

Hepatoprotective

  1. Current medicinal chemistry