Biology:Chionanthus callophyllus
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Short description: Species of tree
| Chionanthus callophyllus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Chionanthus |
| Species: | C. callophyllus
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| Binomial name | |
| Chionanthus callophyllus | |
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Chionanthus callophyllus grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is white, grey or brown. The flowers are pale green or white. Fruit is purple and round, up to 2.5 centimetres (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet callophyllus is from the Greek meaning "beautiful leaf". Habitat is lowland forest, sometimes in swamps, from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude. C. callophyllus is found in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia (Borneo and Sumatra).[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chionanthus callophyllus". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-367363. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ↑ Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus callophyllus Blume". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 137–138. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q16751157 entry
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