Alangium circulare
| Alangium circulare | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Cornales |
| Family: | Cornaceae |
| Genus: | Alangium |
| Species: | A. circulare
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| Binomial name | |
| Alangium circulare | |
Alangium circulare is a tree in the dogwood family Cornaceae. The specific epithet circulare is from the Latin meaning "circular", referring to shape of the leaves.[3]
Description
Alangium circulare grows as a tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. The smooth bark is grey-brown. The inflorescence is greyish pubescent.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Alangium circulare is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sarawak.[2][3] Its habitat is kerangas forest.[3]
References
- ^ "Alangium circulare". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998. 1998. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ a b "Alangium circulare". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d Behraman, A. (1995). "Alangium circulare B.C.Stone & Kochummen". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 7. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
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