Pellacalyx cristatus is a tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet cristatus means 'crested', referring to the calyx.[2]
| Pellacalyx cristatus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Rhizophoraceae |
| Genus: | Pellacalyx |
| Species: | P. cristatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Pellacalyx cristatus | |
Description
editPellacalyx cristatus grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of 10 cm (4 in). The smooth bark is brown to yellow. The leaves are ovate to oblong and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editPellacalyx cristatus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in hilly areas, to elevations of 900 m (3,000 ft).[2]
References
edit- ^ "Pellacalyx cristatus Hemsl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ a b c 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. p. 344. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
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