Biology:Chionanthus pubicalyx

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Short description: Species of tree

Chionanthus pubicalyx
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Chionanthus
Species:
C. pubicalyx
Binomial name
Chionanthus pubicalyx
(Ridl.) Kiew[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Linociera pubicalyx Ridl.

Chionanthus pubicalyx grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is whitish or grey. The fragrant flowers are white or pale yellow. Fruit is purple, ovoid, up to 2 centimetres (1 in) long. Habitat is forests from sea level to 1,600 metres (5,000 ft) altitude. C. pubicalyx is endemic to Borneo.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Chionanthus pubicalyx". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-367510. Retrieved 11 September 2013. 
  2. Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus pubicalyx (Ridl.) Kiew". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 155. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 11 September 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q16751187 entry