Ilex hypoglauca
Appearance
Ilex hypoglauca | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Aquifoliales |
Family: | Aquifoliaceae |
Genus: | Ilex |
Species: | I. hypoglauca
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Binomial name | |
Ilex hypoglauca | |
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Ilex hypoglauca is a tree in the family Aquifoliaceae. The specific epithet hypoglauca means 'glaucous beneath' referring to the leaves.[2]
Description
[edit]Ilex hypoglauca grows up to 18 metres (59 ft) tall. Its smooth bark is grey. The leathery leaves are oblong to elliptic and measure up to 22.5 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences, in cymes, feature white flowers. The roundish fruits are black.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Ilex hypoglauca is native to Borneo and Sumatra. Its habitat is in peat swamp forests.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ilex hypoglauca (Miq.) Loes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Andrews, Susyn (2002). "Ilex L.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 14–16. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.