Isonandra lanceolata
Isonandra lanceolata is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet lanceolata means "spear-shaped", referring to the leaves.[3]
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Description
Isonandra lanceolata grows as a shrub or small tree[4][5] or as a larger tree up to 26 metres (90 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 46 cm (18 in).[3] The bark is chocolate brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 pale yellow flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Isonandra lanceolata is native to Tamil Nadu (India), Sri Lanka and Borneo.[1] It grows in forests up to 2,000 m (7,000 ft) altitude.[3]
References
- Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Isonandra lanceolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T138231066A138315033. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- "Isonandra lanceolata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- Julaihi, L. C. J. (April 2002). "Isonandra lanceolata Wight". 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). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 220. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
- "Isonandra lanceolata – Sapotaceae". BIOTIK. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- Dassanayake, M. D. (1995). A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon Vol. IX. New Delhi: Amerind. pp. 383–387.
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