Atuna nannodes is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet nannodes is from the Greek meaning 'dwarf', referring to the tree's small size.[2]
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Chrysobalanaceae |
Genus: | Atuna |
Species: | A. nannodes
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Binomial name | |
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Description
editAtuna nannodes grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. The smooth bark is dark grey. The flowers are white. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editAtuna nannodes grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Atuna nannodes (Kosterm.) Kosterm". The Plant List. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ a b c Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Atuna nannodes (Kosterm.) Kosterm.". 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, 160. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2014.