Alangium circulare | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Cornales |
Family: | Cornaceae |
Genus: | Alangium |
Species: | A. circulare |
Binomial name | |
Alangium circulare | |
Alangium circulare is a tree in the dogwood family Cornaceae. The specific epithet circulare is from the Latin meaning "circular", referring to shape of the leaves. [3]
Alangium circulare grows as a tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. The smooth bark is grey-brown. The inflorescence is greyish pubescent. [3]
Alangium circulare is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sarawak. [2] [3] Its habitat is kerangas forest. [3]
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Anisophyllea globosa is a tree of Borneo in the family Anisophylleaceae. The specific epithet globosa is from the Latin meaning "round", referring to the fruits.
Anisophyllea impressinervia is a tree of Borneo in the family Anisophylleaceae. The specific epithet impressinervia is from the Latin meaning "sunken veins", referring to the leaf veins.
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