The 'Langra' mango, also known as Benarasi Langra,[1] is a
mango cultivar that was first cultivated in
Banaras in present-day
Uttar Pradesh, India 250 to 300 years ago.[2][3] Apart from Uttar Pradesh, it is also grown in the states of
Bihar and
West Bengal,[2][4] as well in the neighbouring country
Bangladesh.[5] In some part of northern India and in Bihar 'Langra' mango is also known as 'Malda Mango', referring to the town of
Malda in West Bengal. Dudhiya malda of
Digha, Patna region in
Patna district is considered internationally and also called 'king of the mangoes'.[2]
This cultivar retains a greenish tinge while ripening. It is normally harvested during mid-June to last half of July. Around 2006, it was known to be gaining popularity on the international market.[6] It is considered suitable for slicing and canning.[7]
Leaves
The leaf blades have an oval-lanceolate shape and are flat to slightly folded. The apexes are
acuminate to sub-acuminate. The
secondary veins are arranged as sub-opposite to alternate.[8] They have been measured as follows: