Phaleria capitata

Phaleria capitata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Malvales
Family:Thymelaeaceae
Genus:Phaleria
Species: P. capitata
Binomial name
Phaleria capitata
Synonyms[1]

Phaleria capitata grows as a shrub or small tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of up to 15 centimetres (6 in). Twigs are reddish brown. Inflorescences usually bear five flowers. The fruits are roundish, up to 1.5 cm (1 in) long. Habitat is forest from sea-level to 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) altitude. P. capitata grows naturally in Sri Lanka, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, Maluku, the Philippines, New Guinea, the Caroline Islands and Tonga.[2][3]

It is a shade tolerant, tropical species. Common/English names include Ongael, Phaleria Jack.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Phaleria capitata". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  2. ↑ Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Phaleria capitata Jack" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 476–478. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Phaleria capitata - Springer". Retrieved 26 November 2013.


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