Biology:Sandoricum borneense
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Short description: Species of tree in the family Meliaceae
| Sandoricum borneense | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Sandoricum |
| Species: | S. borneense
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| Binomial name | |
| Sandoricum borneense Miq.[2]
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Sandoricum borneense is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is named for Borneo.[3]
Description
Sandoricum borneense grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in), occasionally to 60 cm (24 in). It has a bole up to 15 m (50 ft) tall, without buttresses. Its smooth bark is brown. The leaves are lanceolate or ovate to elliptic and measure up to 22 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences feature cream to green to pink flowers. The edible fruits are yellow or orange.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Sandoricum borneense is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is on river banks to elevations of 330 m (1,100 ft).[3]
References
- ↑ de Kok, R. (2023). "Sandoricum borneense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023.
- ↑ "Sandoricum borneense" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/579202-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mabberley, David J.; Pannell, Caroline M. (2007). "Sandoricum Cav.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 192, 194.
Wikidata ☰ Q18078173 entry
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