Scaevola micrantha is a plant in the family Goodeniaceae. The specific epithet micrantha means 'small flower'.[3]
| Scaevola micrantha | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Goodeniaceae |
| Genus: | Scaevola |
| Species: | S. micrantha
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| Binomial name | |
| Scaevola micrantha | |
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Description
editScaevola micrantha grows as a shrub or tree up to 10 m (33 ft) tall, with a diameter of 5 cm (2 in). The green to grey bark is smooth, sometimes flaky. The leaves are oblanceolate to obovate and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editScaevola micrantha is native to the Philippines and Borneo (where it is confined to Sabah). Its habitat is in areas of ultramafic rock, to elevations of about 1,500 m (5,000 ft).[3]
References
edit- ^ IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group & Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2019). "Scaevola micrantha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T37752A156219832. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T37752A156219832.en. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Scaevola micrantha C.Presl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Wong, K.M. (1995). "Scaevola L.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K.M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 216. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
