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The mango is a juicy fruit that belongs to the genus Mangifera, consisting of
numerous tropical fruiting trees, cultivated mostly for edible fruit. The majority of
these species are found in same areas as wild mangoes. They belong to the
flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is original plant from South and
Southeast Asia, from where it has been distributed worldwide to become one of the
most cultivated fruits in the tropical areas. The central diversity of the Mangifera
genus is in India.While other Mangifera species are also grown on a more localized
basis, Mangifera indica—the “common mango” or “Indian mango”—is the only
mango commonly cultivated in many tropical and subtropical places. It originated
in India, Pakistan, and Burma.It is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the
Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh. In several cultures, its fruit and
leaves are ritually used as floral decorations at weddings, public celebrations, and
religious ceremonies.