Carallia borneensis
Carallia borneensis is a tree of tropical Asia in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet borneensis is from the Latin, referring to the species being native to Borneo.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Rhizophoraceae |
| Genus: | Carallia |
| Species: | C. borneensis |
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Description
Carallia borneensis grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall. Its fissured bark is pale to brownish. The oblong to ellipsoid fruits measure up to 1.0 cm (0.4 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Carallia borneensis grows naturally in Borneo, the Philippines and New Guinea. Its habitat is lowland forest from sea-level to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Carallia borneensis Oliv". The Plant List. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Carallia borneensis Oliv.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 329–330, 331. ISBN 978-983-9592-34-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
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