Published 2021-09-26
Abstract
The mango, Mangifera indica L. (Anacardiaceae), is the best known and most widely cultivated species in the genus Mangifera. M. quadrifeda is a species endemic to Malaysia and commonly known as a Rancha-rancha or Asam Kumbang. It is ultra-tropical and grows in undisturbed lowland forests, often in inundated land or along riversides. Tribal and local people use it for food (either unripe or ripe) as well as for medicinal purposes. There is increasing interest for ex situ and in situ conservation, but currently this is an International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red listed species. M. quadrifeda has the potential for use as part of breeding programs to improve mangos and to produce new hybrids with reduced susceptibility to disease that may flower naturally in the tropics with no cold induction. A
general review, recording experiences with local communities in Borneo, and horticultural remarks includes its adaptability to modern cultivation and its potential as a commercial crop.