Biology:Colubrina beccariana

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Short description: Species of tree

Colubrina beccariana
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Colubrina
Species:
C. beccariana
Binomial name
Colubrina beccariana
Warb.[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Colubrina anomala King

Colubrina beccariana is a tree of tropical Asia in the family Rhamnaceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.[2]

Description

Colubrina beccariana grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). Its brown bark is smooth to dimpled. The roundish fruits measure up to 1.6 cm (1 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Colubrina beccariana grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rainforest.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Colubrina beccariana Warb.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2731462. Retrieved 9 April 2015. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Schirarend, Carsten (1995). "Colubrina beccariana Warb.". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 312. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 9 April 2015. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15535961 entry