Biology:Barringtonia longisepala

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Short description: Species of tree

Barringtonia longisepala
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Lecythidaceae
Genus: Barringtonia
Species:
B. longisepala
Binomial name
Barringtonia longisepala
Payens[1]

Barringtonia longisepala grows as a tree up to 21 metres (69 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 centimetres (14 in). Bark is dark grey or greyish brown. Flowers are yellow. Fruit is oblong, up to 14 centimetres (5.5 in) long. Habitat is hillside and swamp forests. B. longisepala is endemic to Borneo.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Pinard, Michelle A. (April 2002). "Barringtonia longisepala Payens". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 114. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 26 August 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15401270 entry