Classification System: APG IV
Superregnum: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Cladus: Angiosperms
Cladus: Eudicots
Cladus: Core eudicots
Cladus: Rosids
Cladus: Eurosids I
Ordo: Cucurbitales
Familia: Anisophylleaceae
Genus: Combretocarpus
Species: C. rotundatus
Name
Combretocarpus Hook.f.
References
USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network. Combretocarpus in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. Accessed: 09-Oct-10.
Combretocarpus is a monotypic genus of tree in the Anisophylleaceae family. The generic name combretocarpus is from the Greek, referring to the resemblance of its fruit to that of the genus Combretum.[3] As of April 2014 The Plant List recognises the single species Combretocarpus rotundatus.[4]
Description
Combretocarpus rotundatus grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1 metre (3 ft 3 in). The fissured bark is grey-brown to brown. The bisexual flowers are yellow. The fruits have three or four wings and measure up to 3 cm (1 in) long. The hard heavy wood is used in heavy construction and for indoor floors and panels.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Combretocarpus rotundatus grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is swamp and kerangas forests.[3]
References
Randi, A.; Shomat, F. (2020). "Combretocarpus rotundatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T37687A68067276. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T37687A68067276.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
"Combretocarpus rotundatus (Miq.) Danser". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
Wong, K M.; Madani, L. (1995). "Combretocarpus Hook.f.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 25–26. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
"Combretocarpus". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
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