Isonandra lanceolata

Isonandra lanceolata
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Isonandra
Species:	I. lanceolata
Binomial name
Isonandra lanceolata Wight [2]
Synonyms [2]
Bassia wightiana(A.DC.) Bedd. Isonandra gracilis H.J.Lam Isonandra wightianaA.DC.

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

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]

References

1. 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. "Isonandra lanceolata". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
3. 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.