Sandoricum caudatum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet caudatum refers to the caudate shape of the leaves.[2]
| Sandoricum caudatum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Sandoricum |
| Species: | S. caudatum
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| Binomial name | |
| Sandoricum caudatum | |
Description
editSandoricum caudatum grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). Its grey or green bark is smooth. The caudate leaves measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences feature cream to white flowers. The fruits are brown-yellow.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editSandoricum caudatum is endemic to Borneo (Sarawak).[3] Its habitat is in kerangas or dipterocarp forests, at elevations to 350 m (1,100 ft).[2]
References
edit- ^ "Sandoricum caudatum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ 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. p. 194.
- ^ Steenis, C. G. G. J. van; Steenis, C. G. G. J. van; Steenis-Kruseman, M. J. van; Indonesia; Indonesia, Kebun Raya; Indonesia, Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan (1950). Flora Malesiana. Djakarta: Noordhoff-Kolff. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.40744.
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