Biology:Barringtonia pendula
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Short description: Species of tree
| Barringtonia pendula | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Lecythidaceae |
| Genus: | Barringtonia |
| Species: | B. pendula
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| Binomial name | |
| Barringtonia pendula (Griff.) Kurz[1]
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Barringtonia pendula grows as a tree up to 47 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 90 centimetres (35 in). The bark is reddish brown. The fruits are ovoid or musiform (banana-shaped), up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The specific epithet pendula is from the Latin meaning "dangling", referring to the inflorescence. Its habitat is dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 1,200 metres (4,000 ft) altitude. B. pendula is found in China , Burma, Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Barringtonia pendula". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-313518. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
- ↑ Pinard, Michelle A. (April 2002). "Barringtonia pendula (Griff.) Kurz". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 116–117. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15395007 entry
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