Mangifera subsessilifolia

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

Mangifera subsessilifolia is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. [3]

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Description

Mangifera subsessilifolia grows as a tree up to 25 m (80 ft) tall. The leathery leaves are lanceolate and measure up to 45 cm (18 in) long and up to 3 cm (1.2 in) wide. [3]

Taxonomy

Mangifera subsessilifolia was first described by Indonesian botanist André Kostermans in 1993. [2] The type specimen was collected in Singapore. The specific epithet subsessilifolia means 'leaf nearly stalkless'. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Mangifera subsessilifolia is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. [1] Its habitat is in lowland dipterocarp forests. [3]

Conservation

Mangifera subsessilifolia has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species' habitat is threatened by deforestation and conversion of land for plantations. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Ganesan, S.K. (2021). "Mangifera subsessilifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T32999A184586880. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T32999A184586880.en . Retrieved 4 May 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Mangifera subsessilifolia Kosterm". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 4 May 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Mangifera L.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 45. ISBN   983-9592-56-4.


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