Atuna cordata

Atuna cordata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Genus: Atuna
Species: A. cordata
Binomial name
Atuna cordata
Cockburn ex Prance[2]

Atuna cordata is a tree in the Atuna genus of the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet cordata is from the Latin meaning "heart-shaped", referring to the leaf base.[3]

Description

Atuna cordata grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall. The smooth bark is grey-green with white mottles. The ovoid fruits measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Atuna cordata is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is hills from sea-level to 1,200 metres (4,000 ft) altitude.[3]

References

  1. "Atuna cordata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2014.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 1998. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  2. "Atuna cordata Cockburn ex Prance". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Atuna cordata Cockburn ex Prance" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 158, 159. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

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