Mangifera magnifica

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Mangifera magnifica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Mangifera
Species:
M. magnifica
Binomial name
Mangifera magnifica
Kochummen

Mangifera magnifica is a species of tree in the family Anacardiaceae. [2] Its common name is Machang Pulasan. [3]

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, and Peninsular Malaysia. [1] [5]

The plant is of importance to the myths of the Land Dayak peoples. [4] : 27 

References

  1. 1 2 Rahman, W. (2023). "Mangifera magnifica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023 e.T33940A61526085. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Mangifera magnifica K. M. Kochummen - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
  3. 1 2 "NParks | Mangifera magnifica". www.nparks.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 2023-07-30. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
  4. 1 2 Litz, Richard E. (2009-01-01). The Mango: Botany, Production and Uses. CABI. ISBN   978-1-84593-490-3.
  5. ↑ "Mangifera magnifica Kochummen | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-10-28.


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