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.

The fruit averages less than a pound at maturity and typically remains mostly green, with little red blush.

The trees are vigorous in growth and form open canopies.