| Pellacalyx lobbii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Rhizophoraceae |
| Genus: | Pellacalyx |
| Species: | P. lobbii |
| Binomial name | |
| Pellacalyx lobbii | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
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Pellacalyx lobbii is a tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. It is named for the British botanist Thomas Lobb. [3]
Pellacalyx lobbii grows up to 45 m (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of 65 cm (30 in). There may be stilt roots . The leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. [3] The wood is locally used as fuel and to make rafters. [4]
Pellacalyx lobbii is native to Borneo, Sumatra and the Philippines. [1] Its habitat is in forests and clearings, often in hilly areas, at elevations to 300 m (1,000 ft). [4]
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