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Canarium latistipulatum

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Canarium latistipulatum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Canarium
Species:
C. latistipulatum
Binomial name
Canarium latistipulatum

Canarium latistipulatum is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet latistipulatum means 'wide stipule'.[2]

Description

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Canarium latistipulatum grows up to 27 metres (90 ft) tall. The powdery-brown fruits are oblong and measure up to 7.2 cm (3 in) long.[2]

Subspecies

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Two subspecies of Canarium latistipulatum are recognised:[1]

  • Canarium latistipulatum subsp. latistipulatum
  • Canarium latistipulatum subsp. mitus P.S.AshtonBrunei

Distribution and habitat

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Canarium latistipulatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rain forests.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Canarium latistipulatum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Canarium latistipulatum Ridl.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 57. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.