Clethra canescens var. clementis

Clethra canescens var. clementis is a tree in the family Clethraceae.[2]

Clethra canescens var. clementis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Clethraceae
Genus: Clethra
Species:
Variety:
C. c. var. clementis
Trinomial name
Clethra canescens var. clementis
Synonyms[1]
  • Clethra clementis Merr.

Description

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Clethra canescens var. clementis grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall. The smooth bark is pale brown. The scented flowers are white. The roundish fruits measure up to 0.3 cm (0.1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Clethra canescens var. clementis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is montane forests, occasionally lowland forests.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Clethra canescens var. clementis (Merr.) Sleumer". The Plant List. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Behraman, A. (1995). "Clethra canescens var. clementis (Merr.) Sleumer". 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. p. 183. ISBN 978-983-9592-34-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2014.