Colubrina beccariana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rhamnaceae |
Genus: | Colubrina |
Species: | C. beccariana |
Binomial name | |
Colubrina beccariana Warb. | |
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Colubrina beccariana is a tree of tropical Asia in the family Rhamnaceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.
Description
Colubrina beccariana grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). Its brown bark is smooth to dimpled. The roundish fruits measure up to 1.6 cm (1 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Colubrina beccariana grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rainforest.
References
- ^ "Colubrina beccariana Warb". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ Schirarend, Carsten (1995). "Colubrina beccariana Warb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 312. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Colubrina beccariana |
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