Bombay (mango)
The 'Bombay' mango is a named mango cultivar that originated in Jamaica.
| Mangifera 'Bombay' | |
|---|---|
 Bombay mango at the 15th Annual International Mango Festival at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Florida | |
| Genus | Mangifera |
| Species | Mangifera indica |
| Hybrid parentage | Seed from India, parents unknown |
| Cultivar | 'Bombay' |
| Origin | Jamaica |
History
Bombay was originally grown from a seed brought to Jamaica from India during the Indian indenture system in the 19th century.[1] The fruit became popular due to its widely accepted flavor, and Bombay was eventually introduced into the United States via south Florida, where it is now sold as nursery stock. A 2005 pedigree analysis of the Florida mango cultivars found that Bombay was a parent of several mangoes which originated in the state, including Bailey's Marvel, Jacquelin, and Zill.[2] All were estimated to have been Haden x Bombay crosses.
Description
The fruit averages less than a pound at maturity and typically remains mostly green, with little red blush. The flesh is dark orange and completely fiber-less. It has a flavor described as being rich and spicy. It is known for having an easily removable seed.
The trees are vigorous in growth and form open canopies.
References
- "Mango Trees". Archived from the original on 2010-12-02. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
- Cecile T. Olano; Raymond J. Schnell; Wilber E. Quintanilla & Richard J. Campbell (2005). "Pedigree analysis of Florida mango cultivars" (PDF) (118). Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc: 192–197. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-06-18.
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