2016 年 60 巻 2 号 p. 103-108
Local names and uses of non-indica mangoes in South Thailand were investigated. A total of 49 trees were identified and classified as 35 Mangifera foetida, 12 M. odorata, and 2 trees of other Mangifera species. The majority of trees were planted in homegardens and in the vicinity of settlements. The popular use of M. foetida and M. odorata was fruit consumption, similar to M. indica, except for use of the mature-green fruits in curries. No cultivars were established in South Thailand; however, M. foetida in Trang was distinguished into mud khaa khwaai with larger fruit and mud phrik with smaller fruit. M. odorata had two kinds of names; mud muang, a combined name of M. foetida (mud) and M. indica (muang), and kuainii or kuainii-like name, probably originating in kewini, a Malay name of M. odorata. M. odorata was clearly distinguished from M. foetida and believed as an intermediate of M. foetida and M. indica. M. foetida and M. odorata were all cultivated in South Thailand; utilization of non-indica mangoes is more developed than any other regions in the country. M. foetida and M. odorata were likely cultivated due to their good productivity under wet conditions and their use as ingredients in curries for their pronounced aroma.
