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Parinari costata

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Parinari costata is a species of plant in the family Chrysobalanaceae found in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Besides those countries it can also be found in Thailand and on the islands such as Sumatra and Borneo. It is 70 metres (230 ft) tall and 117 centimetres (46 in) wide. It stipules are 5 millimetres (0.20 in) in length while the flowers are circa 4 millimetres (0.16 in) in diameter with the fruits being circa 30 millimetres (1.2 in).

Description

A tree. It grows 70 m tall. The trunk is 150 cm across. The fruit are 3 cm across.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,400 m above sea level. It can grow in swamps and hillsides.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand,

Synonyms

Ferolia costata (Korth.) KuntzeLepidocarpa costata Korth.and others

Also Known As

Bugan, Mambatu, Mengkudur, Merbatu, Piak angok

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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