Kibara coriacea
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Monimiaceae |
| Genus: | Kibara |
| Species: | K. coriacea |
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Synonymy
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Kibara coriacea is a plant in the family Monimiaceae. The specific epithet coriacea is from the Latin meaning "leathery", referring to the leaves.[4]
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.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Kibara coriacea is native to Myanmar, Thailand, Malesia (Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia), and New Guinea.[2] Its habitat is lowland rain forests and lower montane forests from sea-level to 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) elevation.[4]
References
- ↑ Oldfield, S. (2023). "Kibara coriacea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T33589A212023651. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T33589A212023651.en. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Kibara coriacea (Blume) Hook.f. & Thomson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ Hooker, J.D. & Thomson, T. (1855). "Kibara coriacea". Flora Indica: Being a Systematic Account of the Plants of British India. 1 (2): 166.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - 1 2 3 Yii, P. C.; Tipot, Lesmy (1995). "Kibara coriacea (Blume) Tul.". 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. 246–247. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2014.