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A mango cultivar is like a special type or "breed" of mango plant that people have grown and chosen for its unique fruits. Think of it like different kinds of apples, such as Gala or Fuji – they are all apples, but they have different tastes, sizes, and colors. Around the world, there are hundreds of different mango cultivars!

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Mangos of the Kensington Pride cultivar

Most of the mangoes you see in stores come from a species called Mangifera indica. But in places like Southeast Asia, you might find other types of mangoes from different Mangifera species. Many countries, including Australia, the United States, and some in Africa, grow their own special local mangoes. However, many other countries grow mango types that were first developed in Florida, USA.

Discovering Mango Varieties: A Sweet Journey

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a huge collection of mango varieties in Florida, with about 400 different types! This makes it one of the biggest places in the world for mango plant collections. Florida is a great spot for mangoes because of its warm weather all year. People there are really interested in mangoes, and many nurseries work to bring new types into the US or create new ones through special breeding.

Many of the mangoes you find in grocery stores in the United States can be traced back to a single mango tree called the Haden mango. This tree was planted way back in 1902 in Coral Gables, Florida. The Haden mango itself came from a mango called Malgova, which originated in India.

Here are some of the most popular mango cultivars, listed by where they were first chosen or are grown the most:

Common
name(s)
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region
Notes
Alampur Baneshan Mango AlampurBaneshan Asit fs.jpg India
Alice Mango Alice Asit fs.jpg United States
Alphonso Alphonso mango.jpg India Often called the "King of mangoes," this mango is very sweet with no stringy bits. It's full of vitamins A and C. You'll find it mainly in the Raigad and Ratnagiri Districts of Maharashtra, India, from February to May.
Amrapali Amrapali Mango (1).jpg India This mango is a mix of Dasheri and Neelum mangoes. It's known for its great taste and strong smell. Unlike some other mangoes, it produces fruit every year.
Anderson Mango Anderson Asit fs8.jpg United States The Anderson mango is a large fruit, growing up to 34 cm long. It came from a Sandersha mango seed planted in Miami, Florida.
Angie Angie mango.jpg United States (Florida) Angie mango trees are small and known for their great taste. They have a slightly strong, unique flavor. This mango is usually good at resisting diseases, but in very humid places, its new leaves can get a mango scab.
Anwar Ratol Anwar Ratole.JPG Pakistan (Punjab), India (Uttar Pradesh) The Anwar Ratol is a small, yellow mango, sometimes called a "mini power house." It's very sweet with few stringy bits.
Ataulfo Ataulfo mango.jpg Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico
Badami Mango badami.jpg India (Karnataka) Badami mangoes are also known as the Alphonso of Karnataka state.
Bailey's Marvel Mango BaileysMarvel Asit fs8.jpg United States
Banganapalle Banganapalli 12x9.jpg India (Andhra Pradesh) This mango comes from the old princely state of Banganapalle in India. It's oval-shaped, about 20 cm long, with yellow flesh and smooth, thin yellow skin. The flesh is firm, meaty, sweet, and has no stringy bits.
Bangalora India It is also known as Kilimooku mangoes.
Bennet Alphonso Mango BennetAlphonso Asit fs.jpg United States
Beverly Beverly mango.JPG United States Beverly is a late-season mango with almost no stringy bits, grown in South Florida. It produces fruit from August to October.
Black and Rose Mango Black and Rose fruits leaves.JPG India (Kerala) Black and Rose.
Bombay Mango Bombay Asit ftg.jpg India, United States The Bombay mango tree grows strongly and produces fruit in June–July in South Florida. It can easily get a disease called anthracnose.
Brahm Kai Meu Mango BrahmKaiMeu Asit fs.jpg United States
Brooks Mango Brooks Asit fs8.jpg Australia, United States
Carabao (Philippine Mango) Carabao mangoes (Philippines).jpg Philippines The Ataulfo and Manilita mangoes came from this Philippine variety. Its history goes back to the Manila-Mexico galleon trade in the 1600s–1800s.
Carrie Mango Carrie Asit fs8.jpg United States The Carrie mango was named after Carrie Zill. It turns slightly yellow when ripe. It has a strong, unique flavor that some people love and others don't. It tastes best when it ripens on the tree.
Chaunsa Chaunsa.JPG India, Pakistan Chaunsa is a pale yellow, slightly green mango when it's almost ripe. When it's fully ripe, its skin becomes a bit wrinkly and soft. It's harvested in the summer months (June–September).
Chinna rasalu India (Nuzvid, Andhra Pradesh)
Cherukurasamu India (Nuzvid, Andhra Pradesh)
Coconut Cream United States The Coconut Cream mango is a special type from Zills High Performance. Its fruit tastes like coconut cream pie! The tree's branches grow in interesting curves.
Chok Anan Unripe chok anan mangoes2.jpg Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Thailand Chok Anan is known as the "ever-bearing" mango tree because it can produce mangoes in both summer and winter.
Cogshall Mango02 CS HD CS Asit.jpg United States Cogshall mangoes are excellent to eat, but they don't last long after being picked and have thin skin that bruises easily.
Cushman Mango Cushman Asit fs8.jpg United States
Dasheri Dosehri.JPG India, Nepal, Pakistan This mango started in a village called Dasehri in India. The original Dasehri mango tree is still alive and producing fruit, estimated to be 200-300 years old! It's a very good quality mango, grown for export.
Dot Mango Dot Asit fs8.jpg United States Dot is an amazing tasting mango. It came from a Carrie Mango seed. However, the Dot mango can easily get a disease called anthracnose, so it's not good to plant it in very humid places.
Dudhiya Malda, Malda or Maldeo India (Bihar), Nepal This famous mango from Patna, India, is sometimes called the "King of Mangoes." It's known for being very sweet, having thin skin, small seeds, few stringy bits, and a unique sweet smell. People say it's irrigated with milk, and when you scratch its skin, a milk-like liquid comes out.
Duncan Mango Duncan Asit fs8.jpg United States The Duncan mango was patented a long time ago. It grows in bunches and is very good at resisting diseases. It's a mid-to-late season mango.
Earlygold Earlygold mango.JPG United States
Edward Mango Edward Asit fs8.jpg United States Edward is an excellent mango to eat, but the tree doesn't produce much fruit.
Eldon Mango Eldon Asit fs8.jpg United States
Emerald United States
Espada Brazil
Fazli (mango) Fazli Mango.jpg Bangladesh (Rajshahi), India The Fazli mango is mainly grown in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. It's a late-ripening fruit, available after other types. Fazlis are often used to make jams and pickles. Each mango can be very large, up to a kilogram!
Fajri Kalan Pakistan
Fairchild Fairchild Mango.jpg United States
Fascell Mango Fascell2 Asit fs.jpg United States The Fascell mango was patented in 1941 and is considered good to eat.
Florigon Mango Florigon Asit fs8.jpg United States The Florigon tree grows strongly. It's considered one of the best mango varieties for resisting diseases in humid climates, even if its flavor isn't as strong as some newer types.
Ford Mango Ford Asit fs8.jpg United States
Gary Gary mango.JPG United States Many people think the Gary mango is delicious, with a hint of coconut flavor. However, it can easily get a disease called anthracnose.
Gir Kesar Mango kesar variety.JPG India, United Arab Emirates The Gir Kesar mango is famous for its color and amazing smell. Ripe fruit has a wonderful smell and taste, which makes them expensive.
Glenn Mango Glenn Asit fs8.jpg Italy, United States Glenn is a sweet, mild mango. The tree grows to a medium size with a rounded shape. The ripe fruit has a very pleasant sweet smell.
Golapkhas/Gulabkhas India
Gold Nugget Mango ATAULFO GOLD NUGGET Asit.jpg United States
Golden Lippens United States
Graham Mango Graham Asit fs8.jpg Trinidad Graham mangoes come from Trinidad. Compared to many modern mangoes, their flavor might seem a bit plain.
Green Willard Sri Lanka, India
Haden Haden mango.jpg India, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, United States The Haden mango is the "parent" of many other mango varieties in the United States. The original Haden tree is still standing in Coral Gables, Florida.
Haribhanga
Mangues
Haribhanga mangoes
Bangladesh (Rangpur) The Haribhanga mango is a popular type grown in Bangladesh. These mangoes are round and dark in color. They are very fleshy, have no stringy bits, and usually weigh 200 to 400 grams.
Hatcher Ark-prod-hatcher-mango.jpg United States
Heidi South Africa
Himayat / Imam Pasand Mango ImamPasand Asit ftg.jpg India
Himsagar Mango Himsagar Asit ftg.jpg India (West Bengal), Bangladesh (Rajshahi) The Himsagar mango is a popular type from Bangladesh and India. It's often called the "Champagne of mangoes." The inside is yellow to orange and has no stringy bits. It's a medium-sized fruit, weighing between 250 and 350 grams, and it stores well. It's also known as Khirsapati.
Ice Cream United States
Irwin Mango Irwin Asit fs8.jpg Australia, Costa Rica, United States, Taiwan, Japan (Okinawa) In Japan, this variety is sold as "Apple Mango."
Ivory
Mango IVORY Asit fs.JPG China Also called the Jingu Ivory mango, this long, thin mango looks like a young elephant's tusk. It has thin, smooth skin and very few stringy bits. It was brought to China from Thailand in 1914.
Jacquelin United States
Jakarta Mango Jakarta Asit ftg.jpg United States
Jean Ellen Jean Ellen mango.JPG United States
Julie Mangue-julie.jpg Caribbean A colorful, oval-shaped mango with almost flat sides. It has a sweet-tart flavor and grows on a small tree. It's very popular throughout the Caribbean. Julie mangoes have a lot of stringy bits.
Kalepad India (Andhra Pradesh)
Gir Kesar India (Kachchh)
Katchamitha 09927jfCuisine of Bulacan food fruitsfvf 07.jpg India, Philippines Katchamitha came from India but is now very common in the Philippines, where it's called "Indian mango." It's often eaten while still green and crunchy, with a slightly sweet taste. When ripe, its flesh has more stringy bits compared to the native Carabao mango.
Keitt Mango ATAULFO KEITT Asit.jpg Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Italy, South Africa, United States Keitt is one of the latest-season mangoes in South Florida, with fruit available into October. Backyard Keitts can often weigh up to 2 pounds, and sometimes even 5 pounds!
Kensington Pride Mango Kensington Asit ftg.jpg Australia, Italy, United States
Kent Mango Kent Asit fs8.jpg Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, United States The original Kent tree is still standing in Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
Kohu Amba Sri Lanka
Kothapalli Kobbari India (Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh) Also known as Kobbari Mamidi.
Lakshmanbhog India
Lancetilla Mango Lancetilla Asit fs8.jpg Honduras, United States Lancetilla can produce very large fruits, up to 5 pounds, but many mango experts don't think its eating quality is the best. The fruit can also split open on the tree.
Langra Vikramshila Agrovet 2 Langra Mango farm, Mathurapur, Bhagalpur Bihar.JPG India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
Lemon Meringue Myanmar
Lippens Mango Lippens Asit fs8.jpg United States
Madame Francis Mango VALENCIA PRIDE MADAME FRANCIS ATAULFO Asit.jpg Haiti A large, kidney-shaped mango that turns golden yellow when ripe. It has a tangy flesh and is very popular in the Caribbean. Madame Francis mangoes have a lot of stringy bits.
Mahachanok Asia, United States Mahachanok is a long, commercial mango from Asia, with a yellow to orange skin when ripe. It's described as sweet, pleasant, and without stringy bits.
Mallika Mango Mallika Asit fs.jpg India, Nepal, United States
Malwana (mango) Sri Lanka
Manilita United States
Manohar India (Punjab) A large mango that grows in bunches. It has an excellent, complex flavor and is very sweet. The tree grows very strongly.
Momi K Hawaii, United States This mango is teardrop-shaped with a narrow point. It ripens to a reddish-orange color. The flesh has a creamy texture.
Muhammad Wala Pakistan
Mulgoba Mango Mulgoba Asit fs8.jpg India, United States A small mango with a relatively large seed. It is the parent of the Haden mango.
Nam Doc Mai Mango fruit Nam Dok Mai.jpgMango fruit Nam Dok Mai - cross section.jpg Thailand, United Arab Emirates The fruit is long, with a noticeable "beak," and is usually yellow with green spots.
Neelam Neelam mango.jpeg India, Pakistan Neelam mangoes are smooth-skinned and bright yellow when ripe. The flesh is deep yellow to orange, with no stringy bits and a rich, strong flavor. They ripen late in the season and can be stored for a long time.
Osteen Mango Osteen Asit ftg.jpg Italy, Spain, United States
Owais Egypt
Paige
Palmer Mango Palmer Asit fs8.jpg Australia, Brazil, United States
Panakalu India (Andhra Pradesh)
Panchadharakalasa India (Andhra Pradesh) This is a juicy mango variety from India. Its name means "sugar pot" in Telugu, referring to its sweetness.
Paraíso Mexico
Parvin Parvin mango.JPG United States
Piña Colada United States The Piña Colada mango is part of a special breeding program. It's a small fruit with a lot of flavor. However, the tree doesn't produce much fruit and can easily get anthracnose disease.
Peddarasamu India (Nuzvid, Andhra Pradesh)
Philippine See Carabao (mango).
Pickering
Pico 0401jfPico mango Bulacanfvf 18.jpg Philippines Along with the Carabao mango, this is one of the most common mangoes grown in the Philippines. It has long fruits with a noticeable "beak" and is light orange when ripe. The flesh is rich orange to red, sweet, and has short stringy bits.
Pim Seng Mun
Pineapple Pleasure
Po Pyu Kalay Myanmar
Pram Kai Mea See Brahm Kai Meu.
Raspuri Raspuri Mangoes.jpg India (Karnataka) An extremely popular variety in South India. A fully ripe Raspuri can produce a lot of juice!
Red Willard Sri Lanka
Rosa Brazil The Rosa ("pink") mango is common in Northeast Brazil. It's very sweet but also very fibrous, so it's mostly used for juices or desserts.
Rosigold Rosigold mango.JPG United States Rosigold is one of the earliest mangoes available in South Florida. Its quality is considered average, but it's special because it's available when no other fresh mangoes are around. It can easily get anthracnose disease.
Ruby Mango Ruby Asit fs8.jpg United States
Ryan
Saigon Mango Saigon Asit ftg.jpg United States
San Felipe San Felipe Mango.jpg Cuba This fruit is large, weighing about 20 ounces, with a striking dark red color. The flesh is yellow.
Saharni Pakistan
Sammar Bahisht Pakistan, India (In Urdu, Sammar means fruit and Bahisht means Paradise).
Sensation Mango Sensation Asit fs.jpg South Africa, United States
Shan-e-Khuda Shan-e-khuda.jpeg Pakistan
Sindhri Sindhri Mango.JPG Mirpur Khas district, Sindh province of Pakistan This mango is very fragrant and sweet. Its flesh is soft, smooth, and orange when fully ripe. Some people enjoy it as is, while others prefer to eat it before it's fully ripe for a bit more sourness.
Sophie Fry Mango SophieFry Asit fs8.jpg United States
Southern Blush United States
Spirit of '76 United States The Spirit of '76 mango has no stringy bits and a very pleasant sweet flavor.
Springfels Mango Springfels Asit fs8.jpg United States This is an older mango variety from Florida, but it still tastes good. It's a large mango, but because of its size, it can ripen unevenly. This uneven ripening is sometimes called "jelly seed," where the flesh around the seed becomes overripe and soft.
Sunrise
Sunset Sunset mango fruit.jpg United States
Swarnarekha India (Andhra Pradesh)
Sweet Tart
Tess Pollok
Tommy Atkins Mango TommyAtkins05 Asit.jpg Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United States, Venezuela This is one of the most commonly sold mangoes in the world. It has a very long shelf life.
Torbert United States
Totapuri Mango Sandersha Asit fs8.jpg India
Turpentine Mango Turpentine Asit fs8.jpg United States Turpentine is a small mango with a lot of stringy bits. It's often used in Florida for grafting other mango varieties onto its roots.
Ugly Betty
Valencia Pride Mango VALENCIA PRIDE ATAULFO VALENCIA PRIDE Asit.jpg South Africa, United States A large, long mango with a sweet, mild flavor. However, the fruit can split open on the tree. The tree itself grows very strongly.
Van Dyke Mango VanDyke Asit fs8.jpg Italy, United States
Vellai Kolomban Sri Lanka
Young United States The Young mango was renamed "Tebow" (after a famous American football player) for marketing.
Zill Mango Zill Asit fs8.jpg South Africa, United States The Zill mango tree grows strongly, and its fruit is good to eat.

Mangoes Around the World: A Country-by-Country Guide

Mangoes are grown in many different countries, and each place often has its own special varieties. Here's a look at some of the popular mangoes found in different parts of the world:

Mangoes in Asia

  • Bangladesh: Amrapali, Haribhanga, Himsagar, Langra, Chokanan, Fazli, Mohanbhog, Ashwina.
  • Cambodia: Cambodiana.
  • China: Baiyu, Guixiang, Huangpi, Huangyu, Macheco, Sannian, Yuexi.
  • India: Alphonso, Amrapali, Alampur Baneshan, Fazli, Langra, Banganapalle, Black and Rose, Bombay, Chausa, Dasheri, Dudhiya Malda, Himsagar, Imam Pasand, Gir Kesar, Mallika, Neelum, Raspuri, Totapuri.
  • Indonesia: Arumanis/Harumanis, Gadung/Gedong, Manalagi, Mangga Madu, Cengkir/Indramayu, Gajah, Kueni, Golek.
  • Japan (Okinawa): Irwin.
  • Malaysia: Apple Mango, Apple Rumani, Arumanis, Golek, Malgoa.
  • Myanmar: Aung Din, Ma Chit Su, Po Pyu Kalay, Sein Ta Lone, Shwe Hin Tha.
  • Nepal: Alphonso, Amrapali, Dusehri, Bombay, Mallika.
  • Pakistan: Almaas, Alphonso, Anwar Rataul, BaganPali, Chaunsa, Chok Anan, Dusehri, Fajri, Langra, Malda, Neelum, Sindhri, Shan-e-Khuda.
  • Philippines: Apple mango, Carabao, Katchamitha ("Indian"), Pico.
  • Singapore: Apple Mango, Arumanis, Golek, Kaem Yao.
  • Sri Lanka: Dampara, Hingurakgoda, Karutha Kolomban, Malwana, Vellai Kolomban, Willard.
  • Taiwan: JinHwang, Red JinHwang, TaiNong No. 1, Irwin.
  • Thailand: Kaeo 007, Kratae Luemrang, Krasuay, Kluay, Kalonthong, Kampan, Khiaosawoey, Chok Anan, Nam Doc Mai, Okrong.
  • Vietnam: Cao Lãnh Cát Chu mango, Bình Định Elephant mango, Hoà Lộc Sand mango.

Mangoes in Oceania

Mangoes in Africa

  • Cameroon: Améliorée du Cameroun.
  • Egypt: Alphonso, Hindi, Beid El Agl, Oweisi, Taymoor, Zebdiah, Mesk, Kit, Kent, Naomi, R2, Haidy, Sedika.
  • Kenya: Apple Mango, Batwi, Boubo, Ngowe.
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Apple mango
  • Mali: Amelie, Kent.
  • Réunion island: Carotte, Jose, Lucie, Auguste.
  • South Africa: Fascell, Haden, Keitt, Kent, Sensation, Tommy Atkins, Zill.
  • Sudan: Alphonso, Bez el-Anza, Oweisi, Taymoor.
  • Tanzania: Boribo Muyini, Dodo, Mawazo, Sindano.
  • Zambia: Heidi, Kent, Sensation, Tommy.

Mangoes in the Americas

Mangoes in Europe

Mangoes in the Middle East

  • Egypt: Zebda, Mesk, Awais, Qalb el tor, Mabrouka, Sennara, Taymour.
  • Israel: Haden, Omer, Orly, Shelley, Keitt, Kent, Maya, Nimrod, Palmer, Tommy Atkins.
  • Yemen: Taimoor, Abu Sanarah, Hafoos, Al Fawnas, Al Bameli, Al Burkani, Sudanese, Abu Samakah.

See also

  • International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants
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