Pittosporum longisepalum
| Pittosporum longisepalum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Pittosporaceae |
| Genus: | Pittosporum |
| Species: | P. longisepalum
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| Binomial name | |
| Pittosporum longisepalum K.Bakker[1]
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Pittosporum longisepalum is a tree in the family Pittosporaceae. The specific epithet longisepalum means 'long sepal'.[2]
Description
[edit]Pittosporum longisepalum grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. The leaves are elliptic and measure up to 6 cm (2.4 in) long. The inflorescences are in cymes.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Pittosporum longisepalum is native to Sulawesi and Borneo, where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is in submontane forests at elevations of 1,200–1,500 m (4,000–5,000 ft).[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pittosporum longisepalum K.Bakker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Sugau, John B. (1995). "Pittosporum Banks ex Sol.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 300, 302. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
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