Sandoricum caudatum
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Sandoricum caudatum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet caudatum refers to the caudate shape of the leaves.
Description
Sandoricum caudatum grows up to {{cvt|10|m|0}} tall, with a trunk diameter of up to {{cvt|15|cm|in|0}}. Its grey or green bark is smooth. The caudate leaves measure up to {{cvt|15|cm|0}} long. The {{plantgloss|inflorescence|inflorescences}} feature cream to white flowers. The fruits are brown-yellow.
Distribution and habitat
Sandoricum caudatum is endemic to Borneo (Sarawak).{{Cite book |last=Steenis, C. G. G. J. van |url=https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/40744 |title=Flora Malesiana |last2=Steenis |first2=C. G. G. J. van |last3=Steenis-Kruseman |first3=M. J. van |last4=Indonesia |last5=Indonesia |first5=Kebun Raya |last6=Indonesia |first6=Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan |date=1950 |publisher=Noordhoff-Kolff |location=Djakarta |doi=10.5962/bhl.title.40744}} Its habitat is in kerangas or dipterocarp forests, at elevations to {{cvt|350|m|-2}}.
References
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{{cite POWO | title = Sandoricum caudatum | id = 906988-1 | access-date = 16 April 2024}}
{{cite book | last1 = Mabberley | first1 = David J. | author1-link = David Mabberley | last2 = Pannell | first2 = Caroline M. | date = 2007 | contribution = Sandoricum Cav. | editor1-last = Soepadmo | editor1-first = E. | editor-link1 = Engkik Soepadmo | editor2-last = Saw | editor2-first = L. G. | editor3-last = Chung | editor3-first = R. C. K. | editor4-last = Kiew | editor4-first = Ruth | title = Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak | volume = 6 | pages = 194| publisher = Forest Research Institute Malaysia}}
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Category:Endemic flora of Borneo
Category:Plants described in 1985
Category:Taxa named by David Mabberley
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