Isonandra lanceolata

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Isonandra lanceolata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Isonandra
Species:
I. lanceolata
Binomial name
Isonandra lanceolata
Synonyms[2]

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]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "Isonandra lanceolata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Isonandra lanceolata – Sapotaceae". BIOTIK. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  5. ^ Dassanayake, M. D. (1995). A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon Vol. IX. New Delhi: Amerind. pp. 383–387.