Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense

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Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Reinwardtiodendron
Species:
R. kinabaluense
Binomial name
Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense
Synonyms [1]
  • Aglaia kinabaluensis Kosterm.

Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense is a tree in the family Meliaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for Mount Kinabalu. [2]

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Description

Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, occasionally to 35 m (110 ft), with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). It has a bole up to 15 m (50 ft) tall, featuring buttresses . Its bark is smooth. The leaves are elliptic to oblong and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The fruits are yellow. [2]

Distribution and habitat

Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests to elevations of 900 m (3,000 ft). [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Pannell, Caroline M. (2007). "Reinwardtiodendron Koord.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 188.