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Canarium divergens

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Canarium divergens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Canarium
Species:
C. divergens
Binomial name
Canarium divergens

Canarium divergens is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet divergens is from the Latin meaning 'diverging', referring to the branching of the inflorescences.[2]

Description

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Canarium divergens grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 45 centimetres (18 in). The scaly bark is grey-white. The ellipsoid fruits are yellowish-green when fresh and measure up to 8.5 cm (3 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Canarium divergens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 450 metres (1,500 ft) elevation.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Canarium divergens Engl". The Plant List. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Canarium divergens Engl.". 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. p. 54. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2014.