Atuna cordata is a tree in the Atuna genus of the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet cordata is from the Latin meaning "heart-shaped", referring to the leaf base.[3]
| Atuna cordata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Chrysobalanaceae |
| Genus: | Atuna |
| Species: | A. cordata
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| Binomial name | |
| Atuna cordata | |
Description
editAtuna cordata grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall. The smooth bark is grey-green with white mottles. The ovoid fruits measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editAtuna cordata is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is on ultramafic soils from sea-level to 1,200 metres (4,000 ft) altitude.[3]
References
edit- ^ Tsen, S.; Maycock, C.R.; Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Maryani, A.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J.; Pereira, J.T. (2020). "Atuna cordata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T37744A162032793. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T37744A162032793.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Atuna cordata Cockburn ex Prance". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ a b c Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Atuna cordata Cockburn ex Prance". 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. 158, 159. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
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