Mangifera
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of tropical trees: Mangifera is the botanical genus name for a group of flowering trees native to tropical Asia, particularly the region from India to Southeast Asia and the Philippines. 2. The type genus for the mango: It is the genus that includes the commercially and culturally important mango tree (Mangifera indica), known for its fleshy, edible fruit.
Usage Examples
- Mangifera
- Mangifera Mangifera indica
- Mangifera
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and scientific contexts, Mangifera is always capitalized and italicized, as is standard for genus names. It is often followed by a specific epithet to name a particular species (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
- Mango (n): The common name for the edible fruit produced by trees of the genus , especially .
- Mangifera indica (n): The Latin binomial name for the most common mango tree species.
Synonyms
- Mango genus: A common descriptive synonym in botanical English.
Notes on Meaning
- Mangifera refers specifically to the taxonomic genus (a group of related species). It does not refer to the fruit itself; the fruit is called a "mango." The word is used almost exclusively in scientific, agricultural, or horticultural contexts.
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tropical tree native to Asia bearing fleshy fruit
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