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Kibatalia maingayi

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Kibatalia maingayi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Kibatalia
Species:
K. maingayi
Binomial name
Kibatalia maingayi
Synonyms[1]
  • Holarrhena daronensis Elmer
  • Kibatalia daronensis (Elmer) Woodson
  • Paravallaris maingayi (Hook.f.) Kerr
  • Vallaris daronensis (Elmer) Merr.
  • Vallaris maingayi Hook.f.

Kibatalia maingayi is a tree in the family Apocynaceae.

Description

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Kibatalia maingayi grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 120 centimetres (50 in). The bark is pale brown, dark grey or whitish. Inflorescences bear up to 25 flowers. The flowers feature a white or pale yellow corolla. The fruits are cylindrical, up to 0.6 cm (0.2 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Kibatalia maingayi is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines.[1] Its habitat is lowland and lower montane forests.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Kibatalia maingayi". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Kibatalia maingayi (Hook.f.) Woodson". 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. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 32, 34. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.