Combretocarpus

Combretocarpus is a monotypic genus of tree in the Anisophylleaceae family. The generic name combretocarpus is from the Greek, referring to the resemblance of its fruit to that of the genus Combretum.[2] As of April 2014 The Plant List recognises the single species Combretocarpus rotundatus.[4]

Combretocarpus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Anisophylleaceae
Genus: Combretocarpus
Hook.f.[2]
Species:
C. rotundatus
Binomial name
Combretocarpus rotundatus
Synonyms[3]
  • Combretocarpus motleyi Hook.f.

Description

Combretocarpus rotundatus grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1 metre (3 ft 3 in). The fissured bark is grey-brown to brown. The bisexual flowers are yellow. The fruits have three or four wings and measure up to 3 cm (1 in) long. The hard heavy wood is used in heavy construction and for indoor floors and panels.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Combretocarpus rotundatus grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is swamp and kerangas forests.[2]

References
  1. "Combretocarpus rotundatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998. 1998. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  2. Wong, K M.; Madani, L. (1995). "Combretocarpus Hook.f.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 25–26. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  3. "Combretocarpus rotundatus (Miq.) Danser". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  4. "Combretocarpus". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 April 2014.


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