Biology:Ilex hypoglauca
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Short description: Species of tree in the holly family
| Ilex hypoglauca | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Aquifoliales |
| Family: | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Ilex |
| Species: | I. hypoglauca
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| Binomial name | |
| Ilex hypoglauca (Miq.) Loes.[1]
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Ilex hypoglauca is a tree in the family Aquifoliaceae. The specific epithet hypoglauca means 'glaucous beneath' referring to the leaves.[2]
Description
Ilex hypoglauca grows up to 18 metres (59 ft) tall. Its smooth bark is grey. The leathery leaves are oblong to elliptic and measure up to 22.5 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences, in cymes, feature white flowers. The roundish fruits are black.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Ilex hypoglauca is native to Borneo and Sumatra. Its habitat is in peat swamp forests.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ilex hypoglauca (Miq.) Loes." (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/83379-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Andrews, Susyn (2002). "Ilex L.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 14–16. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
Wikidata ☰ Q17251748 entry
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