Carallia coriifolia

Carallia coriifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Rhizophoraceae
Genus:	Carallia
Species:	C. coriifolia
Binomial name
	Carallia coriifolia; Ridl.

Carallia coriifolia is a tree of Borneo in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet coriifolia is from the Latin meaning 'leathery leaf'.^[2]

Description

Carallia coriifolia grows as a small tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall. Its flaky bark is dark grey. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) long.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Carallia coriifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) altitude.^[2]

References

^ "Carallia coriifolia Ridl". The Plant List. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
^ ^a ^b ^c Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Carallia coriifolia Ridl.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 332. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2015.

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[TPL-1] "Carallia coriifolia Ridl". The Plant List. Retrieved 12 April 2015.

[TFSS-2] Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Carallia coriifolia Ridl.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 332. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2015.

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