Mangifera monandra
Merr.
Anacardiaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Mangifera monandra is a large evergreen tree. The straight bole can be free of branches for 15 - 20 metres, up to 120cm in diameter and free of buttresses[
894- Title
- The Mangoes. Their Botany, Nomenclature, Horticulture and Utilization.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Kostermans A.J.G.H.; & Bompard J.M.
- Publisher
- Academic Press; London
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-12-421920-9
- Description
- A very detailed book about the genus Mangifera, which includes the well-known Mango.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is used locally and also traded.
The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[
338- Title
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.iucnredlist.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
,
894- Title
- The Mangoes. Their Botany, Nomenclature, Horticulture and Utilization.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Kostermans A.J.G.H.; & Bompard J.M.
- Publisher
- Academic Press; London
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-12-421920-9
- Description
- A very detailed book about the genus Mangifera, which includes the well-known Mango.
Range
Southeast Asia - Philippines.
Habitat
Lowland evergreen forest[
894- Title
- The Mangoes. Their Botany, Nomenclature, Horticulture and Utilization.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Kostermans A.J.G.H.; & Bompard J.M.
- Publisher
- Academic Press; London
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-12-421920-9
- Description
- A very detailed book about the genus Mangifera, which includes the well-known Mango.
].
Properties
| Conservation Status | Endangered |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A plant of the moist, tropical lowlands. It is found in areas where there is year-round rainfall.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The heartwood is greyish to light red; it is not clearly demarcated from the very thick band of light coloured sapwood which has a yellowish tinge. The texture is moderately fine; the grain straight; the surface is lustrous; there is no distinctive odour or taste. The wood is fairly light in weight; moderately hard, not very durable, especially outdoors. It seasons easily, works well and takes a very high polish. It is used for interior finish, furniture and cabinet work[
894- Title
- The Mangoes. Their Botany, Nomenclature, Horticulture and Utilization.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Kostermans A.J.G.H.; & Bompard J.M.
- Publisher
- Academic Press; London
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-12-421920-9
- Description
- A very detailed book about the genus Mangifera, which includes the well-known Mango.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
