Isonandra lanceolata

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Isonandra lanceolata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Sapotaceae
Subfamily:
Sapotoideae
Genus:
Isonandra
Species:
I. lanceolata
Binomial name
Isonandra lanceolata
Synonyms [2]

Isonandra lanceolata is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet lanceolata means "spear-shaped", referring to the leaves. [3]

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Description

Isonandra lanceolata grows as a shrub or small tree [4] [5] or as a larger tree up to 26 metres (90 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 46 cm (18 in). [3] The bark is chocolate brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 pale yellow flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Isonandra lanceolata is native to Tamil Nadu (India), Sri Lanka and Borneo. [1] It grows in forests up to 2,000 m (7,000 ft) altitude. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Isonandra lanceolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T138231066A138315033. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T138231066A138315033.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Isonandra lanceolata". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Julaihi, L. C. J. (April 2002). "Isonandra lanceolata Wight". 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. p. 220. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Isonandra lanceolata – Sapotaceae". BIOTIK. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  5. ↑ Dassanayake, M. D. (1995). A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon Vol. IX. New Delhi: Amerind. pp. 383–387.


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