Carallia
For the ancient city of Asia Minor, see Carallia (Pamphylia).
| Carallia | |
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| Carallia brachiata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Rhizophoraceae |
| Genus: | Carallia Roxb.[1] |
| Species | |
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| Synonyms[1] | |
Carallia is a genus of trees in the family Rhizophoraceae.
Description
Carallia species grow as small to medium-sized trees. Their leaves are often dotted black. The fruits are small and ellipsoid to roundish in shape.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Carallia species grow naturally in Madagascar, tropical Asia and northern Australia. Their habitat is lowland rainforests, swamps and on hills from sea-level to about 2,000 metres (7,000 ft) altitude.[2]
Selected species
- Carallia borneensis Oliv.
- Carallia brachiata (Lour.) Merr. - corkwood (butterfly plant)
- Carallia calycina Benth.
- Carallia coriifolia Ridl.
- Carallia diplopetala Hand.-Mazz.
- Carallia euryoides Ridley
References
- 1 2 "Genus: Carallia Roxb.". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- 1 2 Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Carallia Roxb." (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. pp. 328–334. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
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