Biology:Mangifera magnifica

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Short description: Species of tree

Mangifera magnifica
Scientific classification edit
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

Wikidata ☰ Q1335205 entry