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Radermachera ramiflora

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Radermachera ramiflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Radermachera
Species:
R. ramiflora
Binomial name
Radermachera ramiflora

Radermachera ramiflora is a tree in the genus Radermachera of the family Bignoniaceae. The specific epithet ramiflora is from the Latin meaning "flowering on the branches".[3]

Description

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Radermachera ramiflora grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is greyish. The flowers are yellow. The fruits are straight or twisted and measure up to 70 cm (30 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Radermachera ramiflora is endemic to Malaysian Borneo where it is confined to Sabah state. Its habitat is in rainforest and on hillsides, typically on ultramafic soils, from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) elevation.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Tsen, S.; Maycock, C.R.; Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Maryani, A.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J.; Pereira, J.T. (2020). "Radermachera ramiflora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T31870A117409373. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T31870A117409373.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Radermachera ramiflora Steenis". The Plant List. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  3. ^ a b c Berhaman, A. (1995). "Radermachera ramiflora Steenis" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 42, 44. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 17 November 2014.