Local Name : Bon aam, Lakshmi aam (Assamese), Jungli aam (Hindi)

Scientific Name: Mangifera sylvatica Roxb.

English Name : Himalayan mango, Pickling mango, Nepali mango
Bark Rough
Commercial Value Timber, Food and Fodder
Final Financial Return ₹10,000-₹20,000
Final Harvesting Period 40 Years-60 Years
Flower Color Greenish yellow
Flowering Time February, April and March
Fruit Type Drupe
Fruiting Time May, June and July
Growth Rate Moderate Fast
Leaf Shape Oblong
Nursery technique

The fruits are obtained in April to July when they are ripe. The pulp should be removed from the stone and the latter should be sown as soon as after collection as possible in rich, well loosened soil, because the seed quickly loses its vitality. No. of seeds per kg is 106.

 

Plant parts used Leaves, Fruits, Wood and Flower
Planting mechanism

The seedlings are transplanted to a 22.5 cm2 spacing when they are one year old.

Recurring Financial Return ₹5,000-₹10,000
Recurring Harvesting Period 10 Years onwards
Seed Collection Time July and June
Site Suitability All Areas
Tree Character Evergreen
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