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Pellacalyx lobbii

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Pellacalyx lobbii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Genus: Pellacalyx
Species:
P. lobbii
Binomial name
Pellacalyx lobbii
Synonyms[2]
  • Plaesiantha lobbii Hook.f.

Pellacalyx lobbii is a tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. It is named for the British botanist Thomas Lobb.[3]

Description

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Pellacalyx lobbii grows up to 45 m (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of 65 cm (30 in). There may be stilt roots. The leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long.[3] The wood is locally used as fuel and to make rafters.[4]

Distribution and habitat

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Pellacalyx lobbii is native to Borneo, Sumatra and the Philippines.[1] Its habitat is in forests and clearings, often in hilly areas, at elevations to 300 m (1,000 ft).[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2024). "Pellacalyx lobbii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T227961827A242274812. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Pellacalyx lobbii (Hook.f.) A.Schimp". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b 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. pp. 343–344. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
  4. ^ a b Ken Fern. "Pellacalyx lobbii". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 3 October 2024.