Kibara coriacea
| Kibara coriacea | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Monimiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Mollinedioideae |
| Tribe: | Mollinedieae |
| Genus: | Kibara |
| Species: | K. coriacea |
| Binomial name | |
| Kibara coriacea (Blume) Tul.[1] | |
Kibara coriacea is a plant in the family Monimiaceae. The specific epithet coriacea is from the Latin meaning "leathery", referring to the leaves.[2]
Description
Kibara coriacea grows as a shrub or tree measuring up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a diameter of up to 15 centimetres (6 in). The smooth bark is pale grey. The ovoid fruits are drupes (pitted), ripen to deep blue, purple or black, and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) long. The fruits are considered edible.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Kibara coriacea grows naturally in India, in Indonesia and Malaysia (including Borneo), and in Singapore.[1] Its habitat is lowland rain forests and lower montane forests from sea-level to 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Kibara coriacea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 1998. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- 1 2 3 Yii, P. C.; Tipot, Lesmy (1995). "Kibara coriacea (Blume) Tul." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 246–247. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
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