Chionanthus sabahensis
| Chionanthus sabahensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Chionanthus |
| Species: | C. sabahensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Chionanthus sabahensis | |
Chionanthus sabahensis is a flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to Borneo.
Description
Chionanthus sabahensis grows as a tree up to 13 m (40 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The bark is green. The flowers are greenish white.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Chionanthus sabahensis is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is montane forest from 1,350–2,200 metres (4,400–7,200 ft) elevation. [3]
References
- ^ Tsen, S.; Matusin, D.; Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Maycock, C.R.; Mohd Yusof, Nur Adillah; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. & Pereira, J.T. (2020). "Chionanthus sabahensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T162023297A162033703. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T162023297A162033703.en. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Chionanthus sabahensis Kiew". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ a b Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus sabahensis Kiew". 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. 157. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.