Parinari rigida
| Parinari rigida | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Chrysobalanaceae |
| Genus: | Parinari |
| Species: | P. rigida |
| Binomial name | |
| Parinari rigida Kosterm.[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Parinari rigida is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet rigida is from the Latin meaning "stiff", referring to the leaves.[2]
Description
Parinari rigida grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The bark is smooth. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Parinari rigida grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is heath and swamp forests from sea-level to 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Parinari rigida Kosterm.". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Parinari rigida Kosterm." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 179. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
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