Biology:Scottellia klaineana

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Short description: Species of tree


Scottellia klaineana
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Achariaceae
Genus: Scottellia
Species:
S. klaineana
Binomial name
Scottellia klaineana
Pierre
Synonyms[1]

Scottellia gossweileri Exell

Scottellia klaineana is a species of tree native to West and Central Africa. It usually grows to a height of about 20 m (66 ft) but can grow taller. It has a straight, cylindrical trunk up to 70 cm (28 in) in diameter, and may have flutings or buttresses at the base. The timber is used for construction, panelling, joinery, furniture-making, cabinet work, carpentry, flooring, stairs, turnery and veneers.[2]

References

  1. "Scottellia klaineana Pierre". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-4589572. Retrieved 5 June 2019. 
  2. Fern, Ken (13 April 2019). "Scottellia klaineana". Useful Tropical Plants Database. http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Scottellia+klaineana. Retrieved 5 June 2019. 

Wikidata ☰ Q17565355 entry