Chionanthus pubicalyx
| Chionanthus pubicalyx | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Tribe: | Oleeae |
| Genus: | Chionanthus |
| Species: | C. pubicalyx |
| Binomial name | |
| Chionanthus pubicalyx (Ridl.) Kiew[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Chionanthus pubicalyx grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is whitish or grey. The fragrant flowers are white or pale yellow. Fruit is purple, ovoid, up to 2 centimetres (1 in) long. Habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,600 metres (5,000 ft) altitude. C. pubicalyx is endemic to Borneo.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Chionanthus pubicalyx". The Plant List. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ↑ Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus pubicalyx (Ridl.) Kiew" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 155. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
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