Parinari argenteo-sericea

Parinari argenteo-sericea is a tree of Borneo in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet argenteo-sericea is from the Latin meaning "silvery silky", referring to the pubescence of the inflorescence and flowers.[3]

Parinari argenteo-sericea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Genus: Parinari
Species:
P. argenteo-sericea
Binomial name
Parinari argenteo-sericea

Description edit

Parinari argenteo-sericea grows as a tree up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall. The brown bark is lenticellate. The inflorescence is up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The ovoid fruits measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat edit

Parinari argenteo-sericea is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea-level to 100 metres (300 ft) elevation and forests along rivers and streams.[1][3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Ling, C.Y.; Julia, S. (2019). "Alangium circulare". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31866A137452327. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31866A137452327.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Parinari argenteosericea". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Parinari argenteo-sericea 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. pp. 173–174. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2015.