Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense is a tree in the family Meliaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for Mount Kinabalu.[2]
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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: | Reinwardtiodendron |
| Species: | R. kinabaluense
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| Binomial name | |
| Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense | |
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Description edit
Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, occasionally to 35 m (110 ft), with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). It has a bole up to 15 m (50 ft) tall, featuring buttresses. Its bark is smooth. The leaves are elliptic to oblong and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The fruits are yellow.[2]
Distribution and habitat edit
Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests to elevations of 900 m (3,000 ft).[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Reinwardtiodendron kinabaluense". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Pannell, Caroline M. (2007). "Reinwardtiodendron Koord.". 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. 188.
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