Atuna nannodes
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Chrysobalanaceae |
| Genus: | Atuna |
| Species: | A. nannodes |
| Binomial name | |
| Atuna nannodes | |
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Atuna nannodes is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet nannodes is from the Greek meaning 'dwarf', referring to the tree's small size.[3]
Description
[edit]Atuna nannodes grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. The smooth bark is dark grey. The flowers are white. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Atuna nannodes is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland and hill rain forests, on well-drained hillsides and ridges, from sea-level to 750 metres (2,500 ft) elevation.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Lim, C.L.; Barstow, M. (2024). "Atuna nannodes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T242617854A242620749. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T242617854A242620749.en. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Atuna nannodes (Kosterm.) Kosterm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- 1 2 Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Atuna nannodes (Kosterm.) Kosterm.". 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. 158, 160. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
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