Kingdom Plantae Family Rhizophoraceae Rank Species | Order Malpighiales Genus Carallia | |
Similar Carallia, Chisocheton, Carallia brachiata, Mangroves | ||
Carallia borneensis is a tree of tropical Asia in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet borneensis is from the Latin, referring to the species being native to Borneo.
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Description
Carallia borneensis grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall. Its fissured bark is pale to brownish. The oblong to ellipsoid fruits measure up to 1.0 cm (0.4 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Carallia borneensis grows naturally in Borneo, the Philippines and New Guinea. Its habitat is lowland forest from sea-level to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) altitude.
References
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