Ochrosia glomerata
Ochrosia glomerata is a species of tree in the family Apocynaceae.
| Ochrosia glomerata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Ochrosia |
| Species: | O. glomerata |
| Binomial name | |
| Ochrosia glomerata | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Description
Ochrosia glomerata grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is pale greyish brown to blackish brown. Inflorescences bear up to four fragrant flowers. The flowers feature a white corolla.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Ochrosia glomerata is native to Borneo, the Philippines, islands of eastern Indonesia, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.[1] Its habitat is primary and secondary forests from sea-level to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.[3]
References
- IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group & Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2019). "Ochrosia glomerata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T156218669A156218671. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- "Ochrosia glomerata". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Ochrosia glomerata (Blume) Valeton [synonym]". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 45. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
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