Sideroxylon canariense

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

Description
Sideroxylon canariense is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters in height.

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

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