| Pellacalyx axillaris | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Rhizophoraceae |
| Genus: | Pellacalyx |
| Species: | P. axillaris |
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| Pellacalyx axillaris Korth. | |
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Pellacalyx axillaris is a tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet axillaris means 'axillary', referring to the inflorescences.
Description
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. In swampy areas, the tree may develop mangrove-like roots. The wood is used in construction and as fuel.
Distribution and habitat
Pellacalyx axillaris is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, the Philippines, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. Its habitat is in lowland dipterocarp forests and in secondary forests, at elevations of 200–500 m (700–1,600 ft), often near rivers.
References
- ^ "Pellacalyx axillaris Korth". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ken Fern. "Pellacalyx axillaris". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
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