Mangifera khoonmengiana
| Mangifera khoonmengiana | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Mangifera |
| Species: | M. khoonmengiana
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| Binomial name | |
| Mangifera khoonmengiana Kochummen[2]
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Mangifera khoonmengiana is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Borneo.[3]
Description
Mangifera khoonmengiana grows as a tree up to 30 m (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The brown bark is smooth or somewhat fissured. The leathery leaves are oblong or elliptic and measure up to 20 cm (8 in) long and up to 9.5 cm (4 in) wide. The inflorescences, in panicles, feature cream-coloured to greenish flowers. The fruits are green, drying to brown, and measure up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) wide.[3]
Taxonomy
Mangifera khoonmengiana was first described by Malaysian botanist K. M. Kochummen in 1996.[4] The type specimen was collected in Brunei. The specific epithet khoonmengiana honours the Malaysian botanist Khoon Meng Wong.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Mangifera khoonmengiana is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Brunei and Sarawak.[1] Its habitat is in lowland forests, including in swamps.[3]
Conservation
Mangifera khoonmengiana has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species' habitat is threatened by deforestation and conversion of land for plantations and agriculture. In Sarawak, the species is confined to Lambir Hills National Park, affording it some protection.[1]
References
- ^ a b c de Kok, R. (2023). "Mangifera khoonmengiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T202296420A202411714. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T202296420A202411714.en. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "Mangifera khoonmengiana Kochummen". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 April 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. pp. 40–41. ISBN 983-9592-56-4.
- ^ "Mangifera khoonmengiana Kochummen". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 18 April 2025.