Phaleria perrottetiana

Phaleria perrottetiana is a plant in the family Thymelaeaceae.

Phaleria perrottetiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Phaleria
Species:
P. perrottetiana
Binomial name
Phaleria perrottetiana
Synonyms[2]
  • Dais laurifolia Blanco
  • Drimyspermum perrottetianum Decne.
  • Phaleria splendida Valeton

Description

Phaleria 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

Phaleria 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
  1. 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.
  2. "Phaleria perrottetiana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  3. 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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