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Beilschmiedia Micrantha
''Beilschmiedia micrantha'' is a species of tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is endemic to Borneo. It is a large tree which grows up to 40 metres tall. It flowers from April to July, and September and October, and fruits in July and October.Nishida, Sachiko (2008). Taxonomic revision of ''Beilschmiedia'' (Lauraceae) in Borneo. ''Blumea - Biodiversity, Evolution and Biogeography of Plants'', Volume 53, Number 2, 2008, pp. 345-383(39). Naturalis Biodiversity Center. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3767/000651908X608007 It is known from eastern Sabah (Malaysia) and East Kalimantan, East and South Kalimantan (Indonesia). It grows in primary or secondary Borneo lowland rain forests, lowland rain forest, up to 300 metres elevation. It often grows near rivers on sandy loam, limestone, or brown to blackish soils. No subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q15442389 Beilschmiedia, micrantha Endemic flora of Borneo Lauraceae of Borneo Flora of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elmer Drew Merrill
Elmer Drew Merrill (October 15, 1876 – February 25, 1956) was an American botanist and taxonomist. He spent more than twenty years in the Philippines where he became a recognized authority on the flora of the Asia-Pacific region. Through the course of his career he authored nearly 500 publications, described approximately 3,000 new plant species, and amassed over one million herbarium specimens. In addition to his scientific work he was an accomplished administrator, college dean, university professor and editor of scientific journals.Archives of the Arnold Arboretum Early life Merrill and his twin brother, Dana T. Merrill, were born and raised in the small village of Auburn, Maine, East Auburn, Maine. They were the youngest of six children by Daniel C. Merrill and Mary (Noyes) Merrill. Merrill showed an early interest in natural history, collecting and identifying plants, birds' eggs, rocks, and minerals. In 1894 he entered the University of Maine with the intention of stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |