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Planchonia grandis

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Planchonia grandis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Lecythidaceae
Genus: Planchonia
Species:
P. grandis
Binomial name
Planchonia grandis

Planchonia grandis is tree in the family Lecythidaceae, native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet grandis is from the Latin meaning 'tall', referring to its height.[3]

Description

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Planchonia grandis grows up to 33 metres (110 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m (3 ft). Its bark is reddish brown, grey or white. The flowers are greenish white.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Planchonia grandis is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.[1] Its habitat is mangrove and lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[3]

Conservation

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Planchonia grandis has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is mainly threatened by its presence in low-elevation areas, where its habitat may be degraded by conversion for agriculture.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Oldfield, S. (2021). "Planchonia grandis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T149619850A149822141. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T149619850A149822141.en. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Planchonia grandis Ridl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Pinard, Michelle A. (April 2002). "Planchonia grandis Ridl.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 127–128. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.