Kopsia dasyrachis is a tree in the family Apocynaceae.
Kopsia dasyrachis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Apocynaceae |
Genus: | Kopsia |
Species: | K. dasyrachis
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Binomial name | |
Kopsia dasyrachis |
Description edit
Kopsia dasyrachis grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 centimetres (6 in). The bark is grey or yellow. Its flowers feature a white corolla.[2]
Distribution and habitat edit
Kopsia dasyrachis is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sabah. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea level to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Kopsia dasyrachis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ a b Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Kopsia dasyrachis Ridl.". 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. 37, 39. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2013.