Anisophyllea nitida
| Anisophyllea nitida | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Anisophylleaceae |
| Genus: | Anisophyllea |
| Species: | A. nitida |
| Binomial name | |
| Anisophyllea nitida Madani[2] | |
Anisophyllea nitida is a tree of Borneo in the family Anisophylleaceae. The specific epithet nitida is from the Latin meaning "polished", referring to the shiny appearance of the upper leaf surface.[3]
Description
Anisophyllea nitida grows as a tree up to 23 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). The bark is smooth to scaly. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Anisophyllea nitida is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests.[3]
References
- ↑ "Anisophyllea nitida". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 1998. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ↑ "Anisophyllea nitida Madani". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 Wong, K. M.; Madani, L. (1995). "Anisophyllea nitida Madani" (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. p. 23. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
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