Ochrosia glomerata

Ochrosia glomerata is a species of tree in the family Apocynaceae.

Ochrosia glomerata

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Ochrosia
Species:
O. glomerata
Binomial name
Ochrosia glomerata
Synonyms[2]
  • Cerbera glomerata Zipp. ex Blume
  • Lactaria glomerata (Blume) Koidz.
  • Neisosperma glomeratum (Blume) Fosberg & Sachet
  • Pseudochrosia glomerata Blume

Description

Ochrosia glomerata grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is pale greyish brown to blackish brown. Inflorescences bear up to four fragrant flowers. The flowers feature a white corolla.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Its habitat is primary and secondary forests from sea-level to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.[3] Ochrosia glomerata is native to Borneo, the Philippines, islands of eastern Indonesia, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.[1]

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References
  1. IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group & Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2019). "Ochrosia glomerata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T156218669A156218671. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  2. "Ochrosia glomerata (Blume) F.Muell". The Plant List. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  3. Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Ochrosia glomerata (Blume) Valeton [synonym]". 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). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 45. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.


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