| Chionanthus polygamus | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Chionanthus |
| Species: | C. polygamus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chionanthus polygamus (Roxb.) Kiew | |
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Chionanthus polygamus is a tree in the family Oleaceae. The specific epithet polygamus refers to the tree having both unisexual and bisexual flowers.
Description
Chionanthus polygamus grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). Its bark is grey. The flowers are yellow green or creamy white.
Distribution and habitat
Chionanthus polygamus is native to an area from Sumatra east to New Guinea. Its habitat is forests to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) altitude.
References
- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Chionanthus polygamus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T135895394A135895396. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T135895394A135895396.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Chionanthus polygamus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus polygamus (Roxb.) Kiew". 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. pp. 151–153. ISBN 978-983-2181-27-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
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| Chionanthus polygamus | |
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