Pellacalyx axillaris
Pellacalyx axillaris Korth.
Pellacalyx axillaris is a species in the genus Pellacalyx, belonging to the family Rhizophoraceae. It was first described by Korth. in 1836. The species is native to Borneo, Malaya, the Philippines, and Sumatera. The name axillaris refers to the position of the inflorescences, which are axillary.
Description
Pellacalyx axillaris is a tree species within the Rhizophoraceae family. It is found in several regions of Southeast Asia, including Borneo, Malaya, the Philippines, and Sumatera. The species was formally described in 1836 by Korth. The specific epithet axillaris is derived from the Latin word for 'axillary,' which describes the placement of the inflorescences on the plant.
Distribution
Borneo · Malaya · Philippines · Sumatera
Synonyms
Craterianthus fimbripetalus