Tree No. 1,5,6,7,12,21,22,47,48,49,50,53,54,57,66,
Tree Name: Mango Tree
Botanical Name: Mangifera indica
Family: Anacardiaceae
Origin / Distribution:
Native to the Indian subcontinent and widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions of the
world.
Role of Tree in Society:
 One of the most important fruit trees in India.
 Provides nutritious fruits and economic benefits to farmers.
 Commonly planted in gardens, farms, and public spaces for fruit and shade.
Ethical / Cultural Value:
 Considered sacred and auspicious in Indian culture.
 Mango leaves are used in religious ceremonies, festivals, and decorations (toran).
 Associated with prosperity and fertility.
Medicinal Value:
 Mango fruit is rich in vitamins A and C and boosts immunity.
 Leaves are used in traditional medicine for diabetes management.
 Bark and seeds are used in Ayurvedic remedies for digestive problems.