Isonandra borneensis

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Isonandra borneensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Sapotaceae
Subfamily:
Sapotoideae
Genus:
Isonandra
Species:
I. borneensis
Binomial name
Isonandra borneensis

Isonandra borneensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

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Description

Isonandra borneensis grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to three white flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Isonandra borneensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,000 m (3,000 ft) altitude. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Isonandra borneensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T138231058A138315028. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T138231058A138315028.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Isonandra borneensis". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  3. 1 2 Julaihi, L. C. J. (April 2002). "Isonandra borneensis H.J.Lam". 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). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 218–220. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.


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