Anisophyllea nitida
Anisophyllea nitida is a tree of Borneo in the family Anisophylleaceae. The specific epithet nitida is from the Latin meaning "polished", referring to the shiny appearance of the upper leaf surface.[3]
| Anisophyllea nitida | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Anisophylleaceae |
| Genus: | Anisophyllea |
| Species: | A. nitida |
| Binomial name | |
| Anisophyllea nitida Madani[2] | |
Description
Anisophyllea nitida grows as a tree up to 23 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). The bark is smooth to scaly. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Anisophyllea nitida is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests.[3]
References
- "Anisophyllea nitida". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998. 1998. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- "Anisophyllea nitida Madani". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- Wong, K. M.; Madani, L. (1995). "Anisophyllea nitida Madani". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 23. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
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