| Pellacalyx lobbii | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Rhizophoraceae |
| Genus: | Pellacalyx |
| Species: | P. lobbii |
| Binomial name | |
| Pellacalyx lobbii (Hook.f.) A.Schimp. | |
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Pellacalyx lobbii is a tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. It is named for the British botanist Thomas Lobb.
Description
Pellacalyx lobbii grows up to 45 m (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of 65 cm (30 in). There may be stilt roots. The leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. The wood is locally used as fuel and to make rafters.
Distribution and habitat
Pellacalyx lobbii is native to Borneo, Sumatra and the Philippines. Its habitat is in forests and clearings, often in hilly areas, at elevations to 300 m (1,000 ft).
References
- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2024). "Pellacalyx lobbii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T227961827A242274812. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Pellacalyx lobbii (Hook.f.) A.Schimp". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 October 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 lobbii". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
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