Phaleria perrottetiana is a plant in the family Thymelaeaceae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Phaleria |
| Species: | P. perrottetiana
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Description
editPhaleria perrottetiana grows as a shrub or small tree up to 8 metres (26 ft) tall. The twigs are dark brown. Inflorescences bear 20 or more flowers. The fruits are ovoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
editPhaleria perrottetiana is native to the Philippines, Maluku Islands, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.[1] Its habitat is in forests from sea level to 1,140 metres (3,700 ft) altitude.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Phaleria perrottetiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T135805768A135805770. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T135805768A135805770.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Phaleria perrottetiana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Phaleria perrottetiana (Decne.) Fern.-Vill.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 478. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
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