Biology:Melicope latifolia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Melicope |
| Species: | M. latifolia
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| Melicope latifolia | |
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Melicope latifolia is a plant in the family Rutaceae. The specific epithet latifolia means "broad-leaved".[2]
Description
Melicope latifolia grows up as a shrub or tree to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. Inflorescences are often dense and measure up to 24 cm (9 in) long. The fruits are elliptic and measure up to 0.45 cm (0.2 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Melicope latifolia is native to Myanmar, Malesia, Papuasia, Samoa, the Santa Cruz Islands, and Vanuatu.[1] In Sabah (Borneo) its habitat is forests and open places from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) elevation.[2]
Uses
In Peninsular Malaysia and Indonesia, the plant's leaves have been used in the treatment of cramps and fevers. In Indonesia, the plant's resin has been used as a varnish or adhesive.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Melicope latifolia" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/979143-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Jones, David T. (1995). "Melicope latifolia (DC.) T.G.Hartley". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 392. ISBN 978-983-9592-34-4. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
Wikidata ☰ Q15393577 entry
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