Biology:Canarium divergens

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Short description: Species of tree

Canarium divergens
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Canarium
Species:
C. divergens
Binomial name
Canarium divergens
Engl.[1]

Canarium divergens is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet divergens is from the Latin meaning "diverging", referring to the branching of the inflorescences.[2]

Description

Canarium divergens grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 45 centimetres (18 in). The scaly bark is grey-white. The ellipsoid fruits are yellowish-green when fresh and measure up to 8.5 cm (3 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Canarium divergens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 450 metres (1,500 ft) elevation.[2]

References

  1. "Canarium divergens Engl.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2695854. Retrieved 26 April 2014. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Canarium divergens Engl.". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 54. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 26 April 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15542464 entry