Clethra canescens var. clementis
Clethra canescens var. clementis is a tree in the family Clethraceae.[2]
| Clethra canescens var. clementis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Clethraceae |
| Genus: | Clethra |
| Species: | C. canescens |
| Variety: | C. c. var. clementis |
| Trinomial name | |
| Clethra canescens var. clementis | |
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Description
Clethra canescens var. clementis grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall. The smooth bark is pale brown. The scented flowers are white. The roundish fruits measure up to 0.3 cm (0.1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Clethra canescens var. clementis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is montane forests, occasionally lowland forests.[2]
References
- "Clethra canescens var. clementis (Merr.) Sleumer". The Plant List. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- Behraman, A. (1995). "Clethra canescens var. clementis (Merr.) Sleumer". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 183. ISBN 978-983-9592-34-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
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