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Atuna cordata

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Chrysobalanaceae

Scientific name
  
Atuna cordata

Order
  
Malpighiales

Genus
  
Atuna

Rank
  
Species

Atuna cordata is a tree in the Atuna genus of the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet cordata is from the Latin meaning "heart-shaped", referring to the leaf base.

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Description

Atuna cordata grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall. The smooth bark is grey-green with white mottles. The ovoid fruits measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long.

Distribution and habitat

Atuna cordata is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is hills from sea-level to 1,200 metres (4,000 ft) altitude.

References

Atuna cordata Wikipedia