Parastemon urophyllus

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Parastemon urophyllus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Genus: Parastemon
Species:
P. urophyllus
Binomial name
Parastemon urophyllus
(
A.DC.) A.DC.[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Angelesia racemosa (
    Kuntze
  • Diemenia racemosa Korth.
  • Embelia urophylla Wall. ex A.DC.
  • Parastemon spicatum Ridl.
  • Trichocarya racemosa (Korth.) Miq.

Parastemon urophyllus is a tree in the family

specific epithet urophyllus is from the Greek meaning "tail leaf", referring to how the leaf tapers to a sharp point.[2]

Description

Parastemon urophyllus grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall. The brownish bark is smooth. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) long. The timber is a heavy hardwood used in construction and as firewood.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Parastemon urophyllus grows naturally in the

kerangas and secondary forests.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Parastemon urophyllus (Wall. ex A.DC.) A.DC". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  2. ^
    ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original
    (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Parastemon urophyllus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 August 2014.


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