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# An old name with several sizes

Espada belongs to Brazil’s older mango landscape.

Espada — Brazil

Documented history

Embrapa describes its origin as uncertain, possibly among early Indochinese introductions. The name covers several sizes, from small Espadinhas to large Espadão. Its seedlings also serve as rootstocks beneath grafted trees.

## The names it answers to

**Espada**

Name used in the cited Brazilian agricultural literature.

**Espadinhas**

Small-fruited types in the Espada group.

**Espadão**

Large-fruited types in the Espada group.

## Where the story comes from

- [Ramos, Variedades de mangueira (Embrapa / EPAMIG, 1982)](https://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/bitstream/doc/563015/1/Variedades-de-mangueira.pdf)

- [Manga para exportação: aspectos fitossanitários (Embrapa)](https://ainfo.cnptia.embrapa.br/digital/bitstream/item/192509/1/Manga-exportacao-aspecto-fito.pdf)

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