Plants
espada mango
Mangifera indica L.
Family: Anacardiaceae · Genus: Mangifera
Brazil's oldest mango cultivar. Vigorous tall tree (12–15 m), green-to-yellow fruit with fibrous flesh (300 g, 18° Brix). Today used more as rootstock than as a fresh-fruit cultivar. Hardy, rustic, drought-tolerant — valuable in semi-arid syntropic systems.
📚 Synonyms
Scientific synonyms: Mangifera indica 'Espada'
Götsch succession
- Götsch stage
- Secondary II
- Ecological role
- Late secondary
- Primary stratum
- Emergent
- Strata
- Emergent, High
- Biomass class
- Mulch biomass
Environment
- Light requirement
- Full sun
- Water requirement
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Soil pH range
- 5–7.5
- Preferred soil texture
- Sandy, Loamy, Clayey
- Hardiness zones
- 10–13
Morphology
- Mature height
- 12–15 m
- Recommended spacing
- 10–12 m
- Root system
- Taproot
- Root depth
- Deep
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- 50–100 years
- Time to first harvest
- 48 months
- Productive lifespan
- 60 years
Biomes & climate
- Caatinga Suitable
- Cerrado Suitable
- Atlantic Forest Naturalized
Köppen classes
- Tropical savanna with dry winter (Aw) Suitable
- Hot semi-arid (BSh) Suitable
- Subtropical with dry winter (Cwa) Suitable
Where it fits in a guild
Espada mango takes the Emergent stratum in the Secondary II phase of succession — in a guild it shares the line with species from the other strata, each harvesting light at its own height, in its own time.
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📅 Phenology
Flowering months: July, August, September
Fruiting months: November, December, January, February
❓ Frequently asked questions
How long until the first harvest of espada mango?
The first harvest of espada mango comes around 48 months after planting.
What spacing is recommended for espada mango?
The recommended spacing for espada mango is 10–12 m.
How tall does espada mango grow?
At maturity, espada mango reaches 12–15 m tall.
When does espada mango fruit?
Fruiting of espada mango occurs in November, December, January, February.
When does espada mango flower?
Flowering of espada mango occurs in July, August, September.
What stage and stratum does espada mango occupy in a syntropic system?
In a syntropic system, espada mango belongs to the secondary ii stage, occupying the emergent stratum.
Functions
Propagation
Seed, Grafting
Citations
- Embrapa Semiárido — Cultivo da Mangueira (description)
External references
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