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Aulandra longifolia

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Aulandra longifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Aulandra
Species:
A. longifolia
Binomial name
Aulandra longifolia

Aulandra longifolia is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet longifolia means 'long leaf'.[3]

Description

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Aulandra longifolia grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). Its bark is greyish brown. The flowers are white to creamy.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Aulandra longifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,000 m (3,000 ft) altitude.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Aulandra longifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T129337066A129337413. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T129337066A129337413.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Aulandra longifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Mohizah, M. (April 2002). "Aulandra longifolia H.J.Lam". 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. p. 208. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2013.