Mangifera decandra is a species of mango trees in the genus Mangifera (family Anacardiaceae).[1][2] It was described by Ding Hou in 1972.[3]

Mangifera decandra
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Mangifera
Species:
M. decandra
Binomial name
Mangifera decandra
Ding Hou, 1972

Etymology

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The specific name "decandra" means "with ten stamens" in Latin.[4]

Description

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Mangifera decandra trees stand up to 39 metres in height, with a diameter of 75 cm dbh. The mangoes are 10 centimetres long, with green-reddish-brown skin and whitish flesh. They have a sweet-sour flavour. The flowers are pinkish-red in colour, are 4 millimetres in diameter, and occur in panicles. The leaves occur in whorls and lack stipules.[4]

Distribution and ecology

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Mangifera decandra is known from Sumatra and Borneo, where it occurs in undisturbed lowland forests made up predominantly of dipterocarp trees. Domestically, it is planted as a fruit tree in forest gardens. The trees can survive at a maximum altitude of 800 metres, although they typically dwell much lower.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Kostermans, A. J. G. H. & J. M. Bompard. 1993. The Mangoes. Their botany, nomenclature, horticulture and utilization. (Mangoes) 142.
  2. ^ Steenis, C. G. G. J. van, ed. 1948–. Flora malesiana. (F Males)
  3. ^ The Mango: Botany, Production and Uses, Cabi Series. Edited by R. E. Litz. Cabi, 2009. ISBN 184593489X/ISBN 9781845934897
  4. ^ a b c Mangifera decandra at www.asianplant.net.