Scientific name: Mangifera indica
Family: Anacardiaceae
Order: Sapindales
Kingdom: Plantae
Higher classification: Mangifera

 The mango fruit is roughly oval in shape, with uneven sides. The fruit is a drupe, with an outer flesh surrounding a stone. The flesh is soft and bright yellow-orange in color. The skin of the fruit is yellow-green to red. Mango trees can grow to a height of 45 m (148 ft) and can live for in excess of 100 years.

Uses
Mango is commonly eaten as a fresh fruit. The fruit may also be processed to produce mango pickles or chutneys.

Health benefits of mangoes
Here’s a breakdown of the many health benefits of mango, from providing essential vitamins to improving digestion.
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Weight control
Anticancer
Improved digestion