Scaevola micrantha
Appearance
Scaevola micrantha | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Goodeniaceae |
Genus: | Scaevola |
Species: | S. micrantha
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Binomial name | |
Scaevola micrantha | |
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Scaevola micrantha is a plant in the family Goodeniaceae. The specific epithet micrantha means 'small flower'.[3]
Description
[edit]Scaevola micrantha grows as a shrub or tree up to 10 m (33 ft) tall, with a diameter of 5 cm (2 in). The green to grey bark is smooth, sometimes flaky. The leaves are oblanceolate to obovate and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Scaevola micrantha is native to the Philippines and Borneo (where it is confined to Sabah). Its habitat is in areas of ultramafic rock, to elevations of about 1,500 m (5,000 ft).[3]
References
[edit]- ^ IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group & Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2019). "Scaevola micrantha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T37752A156219832. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T37752A156219832.en. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Scaevola micrantha C.Presl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Wong, K.M. (1995). "Scaevola L.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K.M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 216. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.