Parinari metallica
| Parinari metallica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Chrysobalanaceae |
| Genus: | Parinari |
| Species: | P. metallica |
| Binomial name | |
| Parinari metallica | |
Parinari metallica is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet metallica is from the Latin meaning "metallic', referring to the metallic sheen on the leaves when dried.[3]
Description
Parinari metallica grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. Inflorescences measure from 4 centimetres (2 in) to 10 centimetres (4 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Parinari metallica is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 300 metres (1,000 ft) elevation.[3]
References
- ↑ Julia, S.; Robiansyah, I.; Sugau, J. (2023). "Parinari metallica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T31889A224975365. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T31889A224975365.en. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ↑ "Parinari metallica Kosterm". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Parinari metallica Kosterm.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 178. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2014.