Phaleria perrottetiana

Phaleria perrottetiana
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Thymelaeaceae
Genus:	Phaleria
Species:	P. perrottetiana
Binomial name
Phaleria perrottetiana (Decne.) Fern.-Vill. [2]
Synonyms [2]
Dais laurifolia Blanco Drimyspermum perrottetianum Decne. Phaleria splendida Valeton

Phaleria perrottetiana is a plant in the family Thymelaeaceae.

Description

Phaleria perrottetiana grows as a shrub or small tree up to 8 metres (26 ft) tall. The twigs are dark brown. Inflorescences bear 20 or more flowers. The fruits are ovoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.

Distribution and habitat

Phaleria perrottetiana is native to the Philippines, Maluku Islands, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. ^[1] Its habitat is in forests from sea level to 1,140 metres (3,700 ft) altitude. ^[3]

References

1. Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Phaleria perrottetiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018 e.T135805768A135805770. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T135805768A135805770.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
2. "Phaleria perrottetiana". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 8 May 2020.
3. Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Phaleria perrottetiana (Decne.) Fern.-Vill.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 478. ISBN   983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.