Chionanthus_polycephalus

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Chionanthus polycephalus

Species of plant in the family Oleaceae

Chionanthus polycephalus is a tree in the family Oleaceae. The specific epithet polycephalus means "many-headed", referring to the inflorescence.[3]

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Description

Chionanthus polycephalus grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall,[1] with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). Its bark is dark grey. The flowers are creamy white. The fruit is yellowish, ovoid, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Chionanthus polycephalus is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is limestone and hill forest, at altitudes of 120–600 m (400–2,000 ft). This habitat is at risk from clearing for agriculture.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Julia, S. (2019). "Chionanthus polycephalus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137490771A137492082. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T137490771A137492082.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Chionanthus polycephalus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  3. [3]
    Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus polycephalus Kiew". 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. pp. 150–151. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.


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