Chionanthus polygamus
Chionanthus polygamus is a tree in the family Oleaceae. The specific epithet polygamus refers to the tree having both unisexual and bisexual flowers.[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Chionanthus |
| Species: | C. polygamus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chionanthus polygamus | |
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Description
Chionanthus polygamus grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). Its bark is grey. The flowers are yellow green or creamy white.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Chionanthus polygamus is native to an area from Sumatra east to New Guinea.[1] Its habitat is forests to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) altitude.[3]
References
- Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Chionanthus polygamus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T135895394A135895396. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T135895394A135895396.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- "Chionanthus polygamus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus polygamus (Roxb.) Kiew". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 151–153. ISBN 978-983-2181-27-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
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