Reinwardtiodendron cinereum
Species of tree
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Reinwardtiodendron cinereum is a tree in the family Meliaceae.[3] It is native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet cinereum means 'ashen', referring to the leaves' colour on drying.[4]
| Reinwardtiodendron cinereum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Reinwardtiodendron |
| Species: | R. cinereum |
| Binomial name | |
| Reinwardtiodendron cinereum | |
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Description
Reinwardtiodendron cinereum grows up to 27 metres (90 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (28 in). It has a bole up to 18 m (60 ft) tall and buttresses to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall. The leaves are elliptic and measure up to 5.5 cm (2 in) long, occasionally to 8 cm (3 in). The fruits are yellow.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Reinwardtiodendron cinereum is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is forests at elevations to 700 m (2,000 ft).[4]
