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5. Given below is the scientific name of Mango. Identify the correctly written name.
            Mangifera Indica
            Mangifera indica

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The correct scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica. As per the binomial system of nomenclature, the first name in a scientific name is the genus name while the second name is specific. The scientific name is always written in italics if printed and should be underlined separately if handwritten. The first letter of the genus name is written in capitals while that of the specific name is written in small letter.

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