Kopsia dasyrachis

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Kopsia dasyrachis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Kopsia
Species:
K. dasyrachis
Binomial name
Kopsia dasyrachis

Kopsia dasyrachis is a tree in the family Apocynaceae.

Description[]

Kopsia dasyrachis grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 centimetres (6 in). The bark is grey or yellow. Its flowers feature a white corolla.[2]

Distribution and habitat[]

Kopsia dasyrachis is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sabah. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea level to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Kopsia dasyrachis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Kopsia dasyrachis Ridl.". 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). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 37, 39. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2013.


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