Mangkono

Scientific name
Xanthostemon verdugonianus
Family Name
Myrtaceae
Its local name in different regions
Local Name Place
Bungan Palawan
Buongan, malapiga Culion
Magkono Cebu
Magkono Manobo
Magkono Samar-Leyte
Magkono Dinagat Island
Naves Loreto
Naves Dinagat Island
Tamulauan Leyte

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

IUCN

EX
EW
CR
EN
VU
NT
LC

Endangered

DAO

EX
EW
CR
EN
VU
NT
LC
1/526
2/526

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Mangkono can reach up to:

Height

20 m

Diameter

120 cm

Outer bark dark brown, often postuled
Leaves simple, opposite, occasionally alternate, occasionally ternate or pseudo-whorled; leaf blade oblanceolate with pinnately netted veins, often with intramarginal veins near margin , margin usually entire
Flowers red terminal, compound umbel
Fruit small (less than 1cm diameter) capsule, globose, splitting into 3 when matured.
Primary and secondary ultramafic forests, often along the river.
PROPAGATION. Mainly by seeds; also by wildlings; regular watering and weeding in nursery; hardening by reduced watering and gradual exposure to full light 3-4 months before outplanting. PLANTING. Prepare site by weeding and cultivating soil on the base of the planting spot (50 cm radius. Regularly weed and cultivate soil. Mulching the base of seedlings with organic materials, e.g. cut weeds or leaves will reduce moisture loss; remove infected or infested seedlings and burn them. (Reference: Philstar, 2011).

Seeds

Cuttings

Primary and secondary ultramafic forests, often along the river.

Planting

PROPAGATION. Mainly by seeds; also by wildlings; regular watering and weeding in nursery; hardening by reduced watering and gradual exposure to full light 3-4 months before outplanting. PLANTING. Prepare site by weeding and cultivating soil on the base of the planting spot (50 cm radius. Regularly weed and cultivate soil. Mulching the base of seedlings with organic materials, e.g. cut weeds or leaves will reduce moisture loss; remove infected or infested seedlings and burn them. (Reference: Philstar, 2011).

WOOD USES: Wood is used for posts for houses, tool handles, novelties, shears, excellent material for the bearing or stern bushing of a steamship's propeller shaft, saw guide blocks, rollers, poles and piles for wharfs and bridges.

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