[1] It is similar to the related mango but is characterized by a strong turpentine-like smell on the skin and fibrous flesh.

It is grown throughout Southeast Asia, from peninsular Thailand, to Malaysia, Indonesia and the southern Philippines.

[6] The trunk stands in an upright straight position that appears to have a grayish colour "containing an irritant sap".

[6] The plant has flowers are approximately 6 mm wide, emit a pleasant scent as well as appear to be yellowish-green in colour.

[6] The sepals which appear to be brown-red or partly green in colour look oval shaped and are roughly 3–4 mm long.

[6] Another reproductive organ called the ovary is round in shape, yellowish to dark red and about 3–5 mm in length.

[6][7][12] It is grown throughout Southeast Asia, from peninsular Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the southern Philippines.

[9] Mangifera odorata thrives in tropical wet climates which have both heavy and moderate rainfall.

[14] The mature pulp is good to eat because of "protein, ash, fat, soluble carbohydrate and B vitamin".