Isonandra lanceolata

Isonandra lanceolata
In Kerala, India
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Isonandra
Species:
I. lanceolata
Binomial name
Isonandra lanceolata
Synonyms

Isonandra lanceolata is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet lanceolata means 'spear-shaped', referring to the leaves.

Description

Isonandra lanceolata grows as a shrub or small tree or as a larger tree up to 26 metres (90 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 46 cm (18 in). The bark is chocolate brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 pale yellow flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Isonandra lanceolata is native to Tamil Nadu (India), Sri Lanka and Borneo. It grows in forests up to 2,000 m (7,000 ft) altitude.

References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Isonandra lanceolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T138231066A138315033. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T138231066A138315033.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Isonandra lanceolata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Julaihi, L. C. J. (April 2002). "Isonandra lanceolata Wight". 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. p. 220. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Isonandra lanceolata – Sapotaceae". BIOTIK. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  5. ↑ Dassanayake, M. D. (1995). A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon Vol. IX. New Delhi: Amerind. pp. 383–387.