Sandoricum dasyneuron

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

Sandoricum dasyneuron is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet dasyneuron means 'shaggy nerve', referring to the leaf's underside venation.[2]

Description

Sandoricum dasyneuron grows up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall, occasionally to 25 metres (82 ft) tall, with a bole diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). Its bark is smooth. The ovate leaves measure up to 24 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences feature greenish white flowers.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Sandoricum dasyneuron is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in kerangas or dipterocarp forests, on ridges and hills, to elevations of 600 m (2,000 ft).[2]

References

  1. ^ "Sandoricum dasyneuron". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  2. ^ 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. 194, 196.


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