Schuurmansiella
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| Genus: | Schuurmansiella |
| Species: | S. angustifolia
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Schuurmansiella is a monotypic genus of plant in the family Ochnaceae. As of June 2014[update] The Plant List recognises the single species Schuurmansiella angustifolia.[3] The specific epithet angustifolia is from the Latin meaning "narrow leaf".[1]
Description
Schuurmansiella angustifolia grows as a shrub up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall. The flowers are white with a pink base. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 0.85 cm (0.3 in) long.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Schuurmansiella angustifolia is endemic to Borneo and confined to western Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland, mainly kerangas, forests from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Schuurmansiella Hallier f." (PDF). 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. pp. 268–270. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ^ a b "Schuurmansiella angustifolia (Hook.f.) Hallier f." The Plant List. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ^ "Schuurmansiella". The Plant List. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
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