Biology:Chionanthus spicatus
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Short description: Species of tree
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Chionanthus |
| Species: | C. spicatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Chionanthus spicatus | |
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Chionanthus spicatus grows as a tree up to 17 metres (60 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The bark is greyish. The fragrant flowers are yellowish green or creamy white. Its fruit is purple-black and round. The specific epithet spicatus (Latin "spiked") refers to its inflorescence. Habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude. C. spicatus is found in Borneo and the Philippines .[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chionanthus spicatus". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-367539. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ↑ Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus spicatus Blume". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 157–158. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q16751196 entry
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