Isonandra lanceolata

Isonandra lanceolata is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet lanceolata means 'spear-shaped', referring to the leaves.^[3]

Isonandra lanceolata
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Isonandra
Species:	I. lanceolata
Binomial name
Isonandra lanceolata Wight[2]
Synonyms[2]
Bassia wightiana (A.DC.) Bedd. Isonandra gracilis H.J.Lam Isonandra wightiana A.DC.

Description

Isonandra lanceolata grows as a shrub or small tree^[4][5] or as a larger tree up to 26 metres (90 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 46 cm (18 in).^[3] The bark is chocolate brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 pale yellow flowers.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Isonandra lanceolata is native to Tamil Nadu (India), Sri Lanka and Borneo.^[1] It grows in forests up to 2,000 m (7,000 ft) altitude.^[3]