Mangifera magnifica
Mangifera magnifica is a species of tree in the family Anacardiaceae.[2] Its common name is Machang Pulasan.[3]
| Mangifera magnifica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Mangifera |
| Species: | M. magnifica |
| Binomial name | |
| Mangifera magnifica Kochummen | |
Trees can grow up to 20[2] to 40 meters in height, with a trunk that is about 1.3 meters across.[3] The species also has a self supporting growth. Its sexual system is andromonoecy.[2]
It is common species in the rainforests of western parts of Malesia.[4]: 27 It is found in Sumatra, Borneo,[1] and Peninsula Malaysia.[5]
The plant is of importance to the myths of the Land Dayak peoples.[4]: 27
References
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Mangifera magnifica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T33940A9823739. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33940A9823739.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- "Mangifera magnifica K. M. Kochummen - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- "NParks | Mangifera magnifica". www.nparks.gov.sg. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- Litz, Richard E. (2009-01-01). The Mango: Botany, Production and Uses. CABI. ISBN 978-1-84593-490-3.
- "Mangifera magnifica Kochummen | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
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