Carallia coriifolia

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Carallia coriifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Genus: Carallia
Species:
C. coriifolia
Binomial name
Carallia coriifolia

Carallia coriifolia is a tree of Borneo in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet coriifolia is from the Latin meaning "leathery leaf". [2]

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Description

Carallia coriifolia grows as a small tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall. Its flaky bark is dark grey. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) long. [2]

Distribution and habitat

Carallia coriifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) altitude. [2]

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References

  1. "Carallia coriifolia Ridl". The Plant List . Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Carallia coriifolia Ridl.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 332. ISBN   983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2015.