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Xanthostemon verdugonianus, commonly known as mangkono or Philippine ironwood, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the islands of the Visayas, Palawan, and northeastern Mindanao. It is valued for its extremely durable and heavy timber. It is threatened by habitat loss.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Xanthostemon
- Family
- Myrtaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Philippine ironwood
