Parinari metallica
| Parinari metallica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Chrysobalanaceae |
| Genus: | Parinari |
| Species: | P. metallica |
| Binomial name | |
| Parinari metallica Kosterm.[1] | |
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
- ↑ "Parinari metallica Kosterm.". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- 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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