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Chionanthus pubicalyx

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Chionanthus pubicalyx
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Chionanthus
Species:
C. pubicalyx
Binomial name
Chionanthus pubicalyx
Synonyms[1]
  • Linociera pubicalyx Ridl.

Chionanthus pubicalyx grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is whitish or grey. The fragrant flowers are white or pale yellow. Fruit is purple, ovoid, up to 2 centimetres (1 in) long. Habitat is forests from sea level to 1,600 metres (5,000 ft) altitude. C. pubicalyx is endemic to Borneo.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Chionanthus pubicalyx". The Plant List. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  2. ^ Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus pubicalyx (Ridl.) Kiew". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 155. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2013.