Parinari metallica

Parinari metallica
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Malpighiales
Family:Chrysobalanaceae
Genus:Parinari
Species: P. metallica
Binomial name
Parinari metallica

Parinari metallica is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet metallica is from the Latin meaning "metallic", referring to the metallic sheen on the leaves when dried.[2]

Description

Parinari metallica grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. Inflorescences measure from 4 centimetres (2 in) to 10 centimetres (4 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Parinari metallica is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 300 metres (1,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. "Parinari metallica Kosterm". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Parinari metallica Kosterm." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 178. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 18 May 2014.


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