Allantospermum borneense
| Allantospermum borneense | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Ixonanthaceae |
| Genus: | Allantospermum |
| Species: | A. borneense |
| Binomial name | |
| Allantospermum borneense Forman[1] | |
Allantospermum borneense is a tree in the family Ixonanthaceae. The specific epithet borneense is from the Latin meaning "of Borneo".[2]
Description
Allantospermum borneense grows as a large tree up to 90 metres (300 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in) and large, spreading buttresses. The mostly smooth bark is pale brown with grey patches. The twigs are brown and slender. The flowers are white. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 4.2 cm (2 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Allantospermum borneense grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its main habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest.[2]
References
- ↑ "Allantospermum borneense Forman". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 Kulip, Julius; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Allantospermum borneense Forman" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 426, 427, 429. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
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