Biology:Chionanthus polycephalus
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Oleaceae
Chionanthus polycephalus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Oleaceae |
Genus: | Chionanthus |
Species: | C. polycephalus
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Binomial name | |
Chionanthus polycephalus Kiew[2]
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Chionanthus polycephalus is a tree in the family Oleaceae. The specific epithet polycephalus means "many-headed", referring to the inflorescence.[3]
Description
Chionanthus polycephalus grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall,[1] with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). Its bark is dark grey. The flowers are creamy white. The fruit is yellowish, ovoid, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Chionanthus polycephalus is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is limestone and hill forest, at altitudes of 120–600 m (400–2,000 ft). This habitat is at risk from clearing for agriculture.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Julia, S. (2019). "Chionanthus polycephalus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T137490771A137492082. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T137490771A137492082.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/137490771/137492082. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ "Chionanthus polycephalus". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896401-1. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus polycephalus Kiew". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 150–151. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q16751181 entry
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