Engelhardia apoensis is a tree in the family Juglandaceae. It is named for Mount Apo in the Philippines.[2]
| Engelhardia apoensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Juglandaceae |
| Genus: | Engelhardia |
| Species: | E. apoensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Engelhardia apoensis | |
Description
editEngelhardia apoensis grows up to 50 m (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 150 cm (60 in). It has buttresses up to 4 m (13 ft) high and extending out to 1.5 m (5 ft). The bark is reddish to grey. The papery leaves are lanceolate to ovate and measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences feature catkins. The fruits are winged.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editEngelhardia apoensis is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, at elevations of 700–1,300 m (2,000–4,000 ft).[2]
References
edit- ^ "Engelhardia apoensis Elmer ex Nagel". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Campbell-Gasis, E. J. F. (1995). "Engelhardia Lesch. ex Blume". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 237–238. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
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