Pellacalyx symphiodiscus

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Pellacalyx symphiodiscus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Genus: Pellacalyx
Species:
P. symphiodiscus
Binomial name
Pellacalyx symphiodiscus

Pellacalyx symphiodiscus is a tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet symphiodiscus means 'fused disc', referring to the disc of the flower. [3]

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Description

Pellacalyx symphiodiscus grows up to 25 m (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of 40 cm (16 in). The smooth bark is brown. The leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 19 cm (7 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Pellacalyx symphiodiscus is endemic to Borneo. [1] Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, to elevations of about 650 m (2,000 ft). [3]

References

  1. 1 2 de Kok, R. (2024). "Pellacalyx symphiodiscus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2024 e.T37771A223243080. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  2. ↑ "Pellacalyx symphiodiscus Stapf". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Pellacalyx (Hook.f.) A.Schimp.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 345. ISBN   983-9592-34-3.


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