Kibatalia maingayi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Apocynaceae |
Genus: | Kibatalia |
Species: | K. maingayi |
Binomial name | |
Kibatalia maingayi (Hook.f.) Woodson | |
Synonyms | |
Kibatalia maingayi is a tree in the family Apocynaceae.
Description
Kibatalia maingayi grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 120 centimetres (50 in). The bark is pale brown, dark grey or whitish. Inflorescences bear up to 25 flowers. The flowers feature a white or pale yellow corolla. The fruits are cylindrical, up to 0.6 cm (0.2 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Kibatalia maingayi is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is lowland and lower montane forests.
References
- ^ "Kibatalia maingayi". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Kibatalia maingayi (Hook.f.) Woodson". 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. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 32, 34. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Kibatalia maingayi | |
Vallaris maingayi |
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