Biology:Kibatalia maingayi
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Short description: Species of plant
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Kibatalia |
| Species: | K. maingayi
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Kibatalia maingayi is a tree in the family Apocynaceae.
Description
Kibatalia maingayi grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 120 centimetres (50 in). The bark is pale brown, dark grey or whitish. Inflorescences bear up to 25 flowers. The flowers feature a white or pale yellow corolla. The fruits are cylindrical, up to 0.6 cm (0.2 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Kibatalia maingayi is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines.[1] Its habitat is lowland and lower montane forests.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Kibatalia maingayi". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:79461-1. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Kibatalia maingayi (Hook.f.) Woodson". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 32, 34. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q14860735 entry
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