Mangifera decandra
Mangifera decandra is a species of mango trees in the genus Mangifera (family Anacardiaceae).[1][2] It was described by Ding Hou in 1972.[3]
| Mangifera decandra | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Mangifera |
| Species: | M. decandra |
| Binomial name | |
| Mangifera decandra Ding Hou, 1972 | |
Etymology
The specific name "decandra" means "with ten stamens" in Latin.[4]
Description
Mangifera decandra trees stand up to 39 metres in height, with a diameter of 75 cm dbh. The mangoes are 10 centimetres long, with green-reddish-brown skin and whitish flesh. They have a sweet-sour flavour. The flowers are pinkish-red in colour, are 4 millimetres in diameter, and occur in panicles. The leaves occur in whorls and lack stipules.[4]
Distribution and ecology
Mangifera decandra is known from Sumatra and Borneo, where it occurs in undisturbed lowland forests made up predominantly of dipterocarp trees. Domestically, it is planted as a fruit tree in forest gardens. The trees can survive at a maximum altitude of 800 metres, although they typically dwell much lower.[4]
References
- Kostermans, A. J. G. H. & J. M. Bompard. 1993. The Mangoes. Their botany, nomenclature, horticulture and utilization. (Mangoes) 142.
- Steenis, C. G. G. J. van, ed. 1948–. Flora malesiana. (F Males)
- The Mango: Botany, Production and Uses, Cabi Series. Edited by R. E. Litz. Cabi, 2009. ISBN 184593489X/ISBN 9781845934897
- Mangifera decandra at www.asianplant.net.