Isonandra lanceolata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Isonandra |
| Species: | I. lanceolata
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| Binomial name | |
| Isonandra lanceolata | |
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Isonandra lanceolata is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet lanceolata means 'spear-shaped', referring to the leaves.[3]
Description
[edit]Isonandra lanceolata grows as a shrub or small tree[4][5] or as a larger tree up to 26 metres (90 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 46 cm (18 in).[3] The bark is chocolate brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 pale yellow flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Isonandra lanceolata is native to Tamil Nadu (India), Sri Lanka and Borneo.[1] It grows in forests up to 2,000 m (7,000 ft) altitude.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Isonandra lanceolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T138231066A138315033. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T138231066A138315033.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Isonandra lanceolata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d Julaihi, L. C. J. (April 2002). "Isonandra lanceolata Wight". 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. p. 220. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
- ^ "Isonandra lanceolata – Sapotaceae". BIOTIK. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ^ Dassanayake, M. D. (1995). A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon Vol. IX. New Delhi: Amerind. pp. 383–387.
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