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Pellacalyx axillaris

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Pellacalyx axillaris
In Singapore
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Genus: Pellacalyx
Species:
P. axillaris
Binomial name
Pellacalyx axillaris
Synonyms[1]
  • Craterianthus fimbripetalus Valeton ex K.Heyne

Pellacalyx axillaris is a tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet axillaris means 'axillary', referring to the inflorescences.[2]

Description

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Pellacalyx axillaris grows up to 25 m (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of 60 cm (24 in). There may be buttresses, up to 60 cm (24 in) high. The leaves are elliptic to obovate and measure up to 6 cm (2.4 in) long.[2] In swampy areas, the tree may develop mangrove-like roots. The wood is used in construction and as fuel.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Pellacalyx axillaris is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, the Philippines,[2] Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.[3] Its habitat is in lowland dipterocarp forests and in secondary forests,[2] at elevations of 200–500 m (700–1,600 ft), often near rivers.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Pellacalyx axillaris Korth". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Pellacalyx Korth.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 343–344. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
  3. ^ a b c Ken Fern. "Pellacalyx axillaris". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 24 September 2024.

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