Combretocarpus
| Combretocarpus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Anisophylleaceae |
| Genus: | Combretocarpus Hook.f.[2] |
| Species: | C. rotundatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Combretocarpus rotundatus (Miq.) Danser[3] | |
| Synonyms[3] | |
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Combretocarpus is a monotypic genus of tree in the Anisophylleaceae family. The generic name combretocarpus is from the Greek, referring to the resemblance of its fruit to that of the genus Combretum.[2] As of April 2014 The Plant List recognises the single species Combretocarpus rotundatus.[4]
Description
Combretocarpus rotundatus grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1 metre (3 ft 3 in). The fissured bark is grey-brown to brown. The bisexual flowers are yellow. The fruits have three or four wings and measure up to 3 cm (1 in) long. The hard heavy wood is used in heavy construction and for indoor floors and panels.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Combretocarpus rotundatus grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is swamp and kerangas forests.[2]
References
- ↑ "Combretocarpus rotundatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 1998. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 Wong, K M.; Madani, L. (1995). "Combretocarpus Hook.f." (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. 25–26. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- 1 2 "Combretocarpus rotundatus (Miq.) Danser". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ↑ "Combretocarpus". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 April 2014.