Question

In the scientific name of mango what does the word “Mangifera” indicates:

a) Species b) Genus c) Class d) Family​

Answer 1

In the scientific name of mango the word "mangifera " indicates b) genus.

• Mangifera is a genus of the poison ivy family Anacardiaceae. Whereas mango scientific name is indica mangifera.
• It is majorly found in the Indian subcontinent and is capable of growing upto 100 ft.

• The seeds of magnifera induca are used as an astrigent for the treatment of Asthma.