Mangifera swintonioides
| Mangifera swintonioides | |
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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. swintonioides
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| Binomial name | |
| Mangifera swintonioides | |
Mangifera swintonioides is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia.[3]
Description
[edit]Mangifera swintonioides grows as a tree up to 40 m (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (28 in). The grey bark is scaly and cracked. The leathery leaves are elliptic or oblong and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long and up to 4 cm (1.6 in) wide. The inflorescences, in panicles, feature white flowers. The fruits, brown to grey, measure up to 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long.[3]
Taxonomy
[edit]Mangifera swintonioides was first described by Indonesian botanist André Kostermans in 1993.[2] The type specimen was collected in Sabah in Borneo. The specific epithet swintonioides refers to the species' resemblance to the genus Swintonia.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Mangifera swintonioides is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is in lowland forests, including in peat swamps.[1]
Conservation
[edit]Mangifera swintonioides has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species' habitat is threatened by deforestation and conversion of land for plantations. The species is some protected areas including Taman Negara National Park in Peninsular Malaysia, and in some forest reserves.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Rahman, W. (2024). "Mangifera swintonioides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T33000A61524522. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T33000A61524522.en. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Mangifera swintonioides Kosterm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ a b c 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. pp. 45–46. ISBN 983-9592-56-4.