Colubrina beccariana
| Colubrina beccariana | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus: | Colubrina |
| Species: | C. beccariana |
| Binomial name | |
| Colubrina beccariana Warb.[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Colubrina beccariana is a tree of tropical Asia in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.[2]
Description
Colubrina beccariana grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). Its brown bark is smooth to dimpled. The roundish fruits measure up to 1.6 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Colubrina beccariana grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rainforest.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Colubrina beccariana Warb.". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- 1 2 3 Schirarend, Carsten (1995). "Colubrina beccariana Warb." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 312. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
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