Biology:Canarium kinabaluense

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Canarium kinabaluense
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Canarium
Species:
C. kinabaluense
Binomial name
Canarium kinabaluense
Leenh.[1]

Canarium kinabaluense is a tree in the family Burseraceae. It is named for Mount Kinabalu in East Malaysia's Sabah state.[2]

Description

Canarium kinabaluense grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The smooth bark is grey. The spindle-shaped fruits are green, drying brown, and measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Canarium kinabaluense is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland to submontane forests from 300 metres (1,000 ft) to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) elevation.[2]

References

  1. "Canarium kinabaluense Leenh.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2695915. Retrieved 5 May 2014. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Canarium kinabaluense Leenh.". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 56. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 5 May 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15542140 entry