Biology:Chionanthus havilandii

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Short description: Species of tree

Chionanthus havilandii
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Chionanthus
Species:
C. havilandii
Binomial name
Chionanthus havilandii
Kiew[1]

Chionanthus havilandii grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 centimetres (14 in). The bark is whitish. Inflorescences bear up to four pairs of fragrant yellow or white flowers. Fruit is green turning light brown, round, up to 2.5 centimetres (1 in) in diameter. Its habitat is forest near streams. C. havilandii is endemic to the Sarawak region of Malaysian Borneo.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus havilandii Kiew". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 142. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 1 September 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q16751163 entry