Mangifera subsessilifolia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Mangifera |
| Species: | M. subsessilifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Mangifera subsessilifolia | |
Mangifera subsessilifolia is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia.[3]
Description
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Mangifera subsessilifolia is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore.[1] Its habitat is in lowland dipterocarp forests.[3]
Conservation
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b "Mangifera subsessilifolia Kosterm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d 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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