Atuna cordata

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Atuna cordata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Genus: Atuna
Species:
A. cordata
Binomial name
Atuna cordata

Atuna cordata is a tree in the Atuna genus of the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet cordata is from the Latin meaning "heart-shaped", referring to the leaf base. [3]

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Description

Atuna cordata grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall. The smooth bark is grey-green with white mottles. The ovoid fruits measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Atuna cordata is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is hills from sea-level to 1,200 metres (4,000 ft) altitude. [3]

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References

  1. Tsen, S.; Maycock, C.R.; Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Maryani, A.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J.; Pereira, J.T. (2020). "Atuna cordata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T37744A162032793. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T37744A162032793.en . Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. "Atuna cordata Cockburn ex Prance". The Plant List . Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Atuna cordata Cockburn ex Prance". 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. pp. 158, 159. ISBN   983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2014.