Crudia glauca
Crudia glauca | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Crudia |
Species: | C. glauca |
Binomial name | |
Crudia glauca Prain | |
Synonyms | |
Crudia curtisii Prain |
Crudia glauca is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is a tree endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss. The wood of trees of this genus in called "merbau kera", or "kempas rimau", or "jering tupai" in local language (depending on district/state).
References
- Chua, L.S.L. 1998. Crudia glauca. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.
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