Radermachera ramiflora
| Radermachera ramiflora | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus: | Radermachera |
| Species: | R. ramiflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Radermachera ramiflora Steenis[2] | |
Radermachera ramiflora is a tree in the Radermachera genus of the family Bignoniaceae. The specific epithet ramiflora is from the Latin meaning "flowering on the branches".[3]
Description
Radermachera ramiflora grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is greyish. The flowers are yellow. The fruits are straight or twisted and measure up to 70 cm (30 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Radermachera ramiflora is endemic to Malaysian Borneo where it is confined to Sabah state. Its habitat is in rainforest and on hillsides from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[3]
References
- ↑ "Radermachera ramiflora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 1998. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ "Radermachera ramiflora Steenis". The Plant List. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- 1 2 3 Berhaman, A. (1995). "Radermachera ramiflora Steenis" (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. pp. 42, 44. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
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