Sandoricum borneense

Sandoricum borneense
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Sandoricum
Species:
S. borneense
Binomial name
Sandoricum borneense

Sandoricum borneense is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is named for Borneo.[3]

Description

Sandoricum borneense grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in), occasionally to 60 cm (24 in). It has a bole up to 15 m (50 ft) tall, without buttresses. Its smooth bark is brown. The leaves are lanceolate or ovate to elliptic and measure up to 22 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences feature cream to green to pink flowers. The edible fruits are yellow or orange.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Sandoricum borneense is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is on river banks to elevations of 330 m (1,100 ft).[3]

References

  1. ^ de Kok, R. (2023). "Sandoricum borneense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T223228856A223242643. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Sandoricum borneense". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Pannell, Caroline M. (2007). "Sandoricum Cav.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 192, 194.


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