Mangifera foetida

Mangifera foetida is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is found in wet-land rainforest regions of Borneo, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Description

Bachang trees take 6-8 years from planting time to harvest. Propagation is primarily by seed, though budding is also possible.
The fruit is approximately 100-200g and has a very strong smell of turpentine. The ripe fruit contains an irritant that can inflame the lips and mouth.

Uses

In Indonesia, the unripe fruit is used in vegetable salads and in sour pickle. The ripe fruit can also be used to extract the juices or made into jam.
Two known variety found in Borneo that can be very sweet or sour.
Other uses:
The seed make good rootstock for grafting other type of mango for it resistant to diseases.