Planchonia valida
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae
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(unranked): | Angiosperms
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Family: | Lecythidaceae
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Genus: | Planchonia
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Species: | P. valida
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Planchonia valida | |
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Planchonia valida grows as a tree up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in). The bark is grey brown. The flowers are green. The tree grows in a variety of habitats from sea level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude. P. valida is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Malaysia and Indonesia.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ a b "Planchonia valida". The Plant List. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- ^ Pinard, Michelle A. (April 2002). "Planchonia valida (Blume) Blume". 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. 128. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- ^ "Planchonia valida". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
Categories:
- Planchonia
- Flora of the Andaman Islands
- Flora of the Nicobar Islands
- Trees of Malesia
- Plants described in 1826
- Lecythidaceae stubs