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The 'Jakarta' mango is a named mango cultivar that originated in south Florida.

History

The original tree was grown on the property of Laurence Zill in Boynton Beach, Florida, and was reportedly a seedling of the Paheri mango. A 2005 pedigree analysis indicated that Jakarta was likely the result of a cross between the 'Bombay' and 'Kent' varieties.[1]

Jakarta did not gain widespread acceptance as a commercial mango, however it did find a market as a nursery stock and dooryard tree in Florida.

Jakarta trees are part of the collections of the USDA's National Germplasm Repository[2] in Miami, FL, and the Miami–Dade Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead, FL.[3]

Description

The fruit has a round to oblong shape, and develops a distinctive sunset orange–red color at maturity, averaging a little over a pound in weight. The flesh is yellow and fiberless, with a uniquely resinous but rich flavor and aroma, and contains a monoembryonic seed. The fruit mature from June to August in Florida.

Jakarta trees are vigorous growers and form dense, rounded canopies.[4]

References

  1. ^ Olano, Cecile T. (2005). "Pedigree Analysis of Florida Mango Cultivars" (PDF). Citrus Research and Education Centre. pp. 5–6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2010-05-08.
  2. ^ "MIA 35019 - Mangifera indica". USDA-ARS. 2009-05-08. Archived from the original on 2009-05-08. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  3. ^ "Friends of the Fruit & Spice Park - Plant and Tree List 2008". Archived from the original on 2010-07-11. Retrieved 2010-11-14.
  4. ^ Campbell, Richard J. (1992). A Guide to Mangos in Florida. Fairchild Tropical Garden. p. 85. ISBN 0-9632264-0-1.
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