Sideroxylon canariense
# 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.

