| Pellacalyx symphiodiscus | |
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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. symphiodiscus |
| Binomial name | |
| Pellacalyx symphiodiscus Stapf | |
Pellacalyx symphiodiscus is a tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet symphiodiscus means 'fused disc', referring to the disc of the flower.
Description
Pellacalyx symphiodiscus grows up to 25 m (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of 40 cm (16 in). The smooth bark is brown. The leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 19 cm (7 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Pellacalyx symphiodiscus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, to elevations of about 650 m (2,000 ft).
References
- ^ de Kok, R. (2024). "Pellacalyx symphiodiscus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T37771A223243080. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- "Pellacalyx symphiodiscus Stapf". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Pellacalyx (Hook.f.) A.Schimp.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 345. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
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| Pellacalyx symphiodiscus | |
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