Botanical Profile
Mangifera foetida is a tropical evergreen fruit tree from the Anacardiaceae family known for its large fruits and vigorous growth.
Scientific Name
Mangifera foetida Lour. (accepted botanical name; closely related to cultivated mango species).
Local Name
Commonly known as horse mango, bacang, or limus in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Native Habitat
Native to tropical Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia and Malaysia, where it grows in humid lowland forests.
Germination Difficulty
Easy — fresh seeds germinate readily in warm and moist tropical conditions.
Germination Timeframe
Usually germinates within 2–5 weeks.
Growing Condition
Grow in full sun, fertile well-drained soil, high humidity, and temperatures around 24–32°C. Water regularly during early growth.
Collector Significance
Collectors and tropical fruit growers value this species for its rare fruit, strong tropical adaptability, and relation to cultivated mango varieties.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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