Seeds planted or dispersed by animals. Many crops grown under shade of this species. Long lived tree.
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Mangifera odorata
Food
Fuelwood
Lumber
Medicinal
Product
English Common Name
Saipan Mango
Indonesian Common Name
Kweni, Bembem, Kaweni (Sundanese, West Java)
Tree Family
Anacardiaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
26cm
Length
×
8.5cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–1000m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Exotic in Indonesia
Native to
Region
Asia
Laos, Thailand, Vietnam
Exotic in
SE Asia
Malaysia, Singapore
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Food
- Fuelwood
- Lumber
- Medicinal
- Product
The tree produces latex and its fruit is consumed and can also be sold commercially. The wood is preferred for its high calorific value and less toxic smoke. The bark is recommended for external application in treatment of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.
Farm Services
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Unknown