Biology:Canarium latistipulatum

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

Canarium latistipulatum is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet latistipulatum means "wide stipule".[2]

Description

Canarium latistipulatum grows up to 27 metres (90 ft) tall. The powdery-brown fruits are oblong and measure up to 7.2 cm (3 in) long.[2]

Subspecies

Two subspecies of Canarium latistipulatum are recognised:[1]

  • Canarium latistipulatum subsp. latistipulatum
  • Canarium latistipulatum subsp. mitus P.S.Ashton – Brunei

Distribution and habitat

Canarium latistipulatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rain forests.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Canarium latistipulatum" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/127383-1. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Canarium latistipulatum Ridl.". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 57. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15542526 entry