Beilschmiedia micrantha explained
Beilschmiedia micrantha is a species of tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae).[1] It is endemic to Borneo. It is a large tree which grows up to 40 metres tall. It flowers from April to July, and September and October, and fruits in July and October.[2]
It is known from eastern Sabah (Malaysia) and East and South Kalimantan (Indonesia). It grows in primary or secondary lowland rain forest, up to 300 metres elevation. It often grows near rivers on sandy loam, limestone, or brown to blackish soils.[2]
No subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life.[3]
Notes and References
- Merrill ED (1929) In: Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 85
- Nishida, Sachiko (2008). Taxonomic revision of Beilschmiedia (Lauraceae) in Borneo. Blumea - Biodiversity, Evolution and Biogeography of Plants, Volume 53, Number 2, 2008, pp. 345-383(39). Naturalis Biodiversity Center. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3767/000651908X608007
- Web site: Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2014 Annual Checklist.. Roskov Y.. Kunze T.. Orrell T.. Abucay L.. Paglinawan L.. Culham A.. Bailly N.. Kirk P.. Bourgoin T.. Baillargeon G.. Decock W.. De Wever A.. Didžiulis V.. Species 2000: Reading, UK.. 2014. 26 May 2014.