Sideroxylon canariense

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Sideroxylon canariense
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Sideroxylon
Species:
S. canariense
Binomial name
Sideroxylon canariense
Leyens, Lobin & A.Santos.
Synonyms
  • Sideroxylon mirmulano var. canariense

Sideroxylon canariense is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It It is endemic to the Canary Islands.

Description

Sideroxylon canariense is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters in height.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Sideroxylon canariense is found on steep slopes and ravines, and in dry laurel forests (laurisilva), between 100 and 1000 meters elevation.[1]

Systematics

It was formerly considered a subspecies (canariense) of Sideroxylon mirmulano, which is native to Madeira.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Beech, E. (2017). "Sideroxylon canariense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T99556169A99556223. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T99556169A99556223.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Sideroxylon marginatum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew – via The Plant List. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online