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rosa mango

Mangifera indica L.

Family: Anacardiaceae · Genus: Mangifera

Secondary II High No biomass production
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Traditional Brazilian cultivar with medium tree (8–10 m). Yellow-to-pink fruit (350 g), golden-yellow flesh of excellent flavor (21.8° Brix), low fiber. High domestic demand, modest exports.

📚 Synonyms

Scientific synonyms: Mangifera indica 'Rosa'

Götsch succession

Götsch stage
Secondary II
Ecological role
Late secondary
Primary stratum
High
Strata
High
Biomass class
No biomass production

Environment

Light requirement
Full sun
Water requirement
Moderate
Drought tolerance
High
Soil pH range
5.5–7.5
Preferred soil texture
Loamy, Sandy
Hardiness zones
10–13

Morphology

Mature height
8–10 m
Recommended spacing
8–10 m
Root system
Taproot
Root depth
Deep
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifespan
40–80 years
Time to first harvest
36 months
Productive lifespan
40 years

Biomes & climate

Köppen classes

Where it fits in a guild

Rosa mango takes the High 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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Emergent High · ≈10 m Medium Low Ground cover

📅 Phenology

Flowering months: July, August, September

Fruiting months: November, December, January

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long until the first harvest of rosa mango?

The first harvest of rosa mango comes around 36 months after planting.

What spacing is recommended for rosa mango?

The recommended spacing for rosa mango is 8–10 m.

How tall does rosa mango grow?

At maturity, rosa mango reaches 8–10 m tall.

When does rosa mango fruit?

Fruiting of rosa mango occurs in November, December, January.

When does rosa mango flower?

Flowering of rosa mango occurs in July, August, September.

What stage and stratum does rosa mango occupy in a syntropic system?

In a syntropic system, rosa mango belongs to the secondary ii stage, occupying the high stratum.

Functions

🍎 Fruit 🍯 Melliferous

Propagation

Grafting

Citations

  1. Embrapa Semiárido — Cultivo da Mangueira (description)

External references

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