Ochrosia glomerata

Ochrosia glomerata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Ochrosia
Species: O. glomerata
Binomial name
Ochrosia glomerata
(Blume) F.Muell.
Synonyms[1]
  • Cerbera glomerata Zipp. ex Blume
  • Lactaria glomerata (Blume) Koidz.
  • Neisosperma glomeratum (Blume) Fosberg & Sachet
  • Pseudochrosia glomerata Blume

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 flowers. The fragrant flowers feature a white corolla. Habitat is primary and secondary forests from sea-level to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude. O. glomerata is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines.[2]

References

  1. "Ochrosia glomerata (Blume) F.Muell.". The Plant List. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  2. Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Ochrosia glomerata (Blume) Valeton [synonym]" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. 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. Retrieved 31 July 2013.


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