Xantolis hookeri (C.B.Clarke) P.Royen, Blumea 8: 214 (1957) (syn: Planchonella hookeri (C.B.Clarke) Pierre ; Pouteria hookeri (C.B.Clarke) Baehni ; Sideroxylon hookeri C.B.Clarke in J.D.Hooker; Sideroxylon hookeri var. mekongensis Lecomte);
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E. Himalaya, Laos as per POWO;
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MS,Jan.,2023/14 Xantolis sp. ? for id.: 1 image.
Location : Reiek, Mizoram

Altitude : ca.1,400 m
Date : 16-01-2023
Habit : Tree armed with straight spines
Habitat : Wild

X. hookeri ?


Yes, possible as per POWO specimen.
What are the keys?



3 images- 2 high res.


Yes, matches as per keys.


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MS, April, 2023/11 Tree for id.: 3 images.
Location : Hmuifang, Mizoram

Altitude : ca.1,480 m
Date : 04-04-2023
Habit : Small or medium-sized tree with straight thorns on the branches and stem/trunk
Habitat : Wild


Appears like from Sapotaceae:
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/02/15/sapotaceae/
Any keys?


Xantolis hookeri


Yes, appears correct as per images and details at
https://efloraofindia.com/2023/01/29/xantolis-hookeri/


 

 


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References:
POWO specimen  Catalogue of Life  GBIF (High resolution specimens) BSI Flora of India Checklist  India Biodiversity Portal

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