Mangifera indica

Mango, Aam (Hindi), Manga (Spanish and Portuguese)

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

The Divine reveals himself in the world around us when we look upon it with a spiritual desire of delight that seeks him in all things.

Sri Aurobindo, The Synthesis of Yoga - II: The Ananda Brahman

At these blessed hours of dawn all earth sings a hymn of gladness, the grasses shudder with pleasure, the air is vibrant with light, the trees lift towards heaven their most ardent prayer, the chant of the birds becomes a canticle, the waves of the sea billow with love, the smile of children tells of the infinite and the souls of men appear in their eyes.

The Mother, Prayers and Meditations: March 31, 1917

The whole creation speaks of the Divine to him who knows how to hear within his heart.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - III: The Divine Working in the Universe

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Nature's Hope for Realisation

The Mother’s Comment

Nature knows that one day she will be able to realise.

Colour

Cream to pale pink

Message of the Flower

Divine Knowledge

The Mother’s Comment

It is succulent, nourishing, strengthening.

Colour

Green to yellow

Family

Anacardiaceae

Cultivars

Over 500 named varieties worldwide including 'Alphonso', 'Tommy Atkins', 'Kent', 'Haden'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small, each flower is about 5-10 mm in diameter

Flower Texture

Delicate

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Sweet and fragrant

Leaf Texture

Leathery

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Dark green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late winter to Spring

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, requires well-drained soil

Soil Type

Loamy, rich, and well-drained

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive, thrives in temperatures between 24-30C (75-86F)

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to powdery mildew, anthracnose, and fruit flies

Pollinators

Bees and other insects

Habitat

Native to South Asia, widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides habitat and food for various animals, including birds and insects

Ornamental

Grown for its shade, flowers, and fruit

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Leaves are used in religious rituals in Hindu culture

Endangered Status

Not endangered; widely cultivated