Sideroxylon canariense

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

Sideroxylon canariense
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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

Description

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

Distribution and habitat

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

Systematics

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

References

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  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 Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online