Sandoricum beccarianum
Sandoricum beccarianum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Sandoricum |
| Species: | S. beccarianum |
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Description
Sandoricum beccarianum grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 centimetres (28 in). The flowers are yellow-green to white. The roundish fruits are coloured orange-red or pinkish-yellow and measure up to 3 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Sandoricum beccarianum grows naturally in Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is peatswamp forests near sea-level.[2]
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References
- "Sandoricum beccarianum Baill". The Plant List. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Sandoricum beccarianum Baill." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 191–192, 193. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
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