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]
| Carallia coriifolia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Rhizophoraceae |
| Genus: | Carallia |
| Species: | C. coriifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Carallia coriifolia | |
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]
References
- "Carallia coriifolia Ridl". The Plant List. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- 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). 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.
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