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Maranthes corymbosa

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Maranthes corymbosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Genus: Maranthes
Species:
M. corymbosa
Binomial name
Maranthes corymbosa
Synonyms[2]
List
  • Exitelia corymbosa (Blume) Blume
  • Exitelia multiflora (Korth.) Walp.
  • Ferolia corymbosa (Blume) Kuntze
  • Ferolia griffithiana (Benth.) Kuntze
  • Ferolia salicifolia (C.Presl) Kuntze
  • Grymania salicifolia C.Presl
  • Maranthes multiflora Korth.
  • Maranthes speciosa Miq.
  • Parinari corymbosa (Blume) Miq.
  • Parinari griffithiana Benth.
  • Parinari multiflora (Korth.) Miq.
  • Parinari palauensis Kaneh.
  • Parinari petiolata Malm
  • Parinari racemosa S.Vidal
  • Parinari salicifolia (C.Presl) Miq.
  • Petrocarya griffithiana (Benth.) Miers

Maranthes corymbosa is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet corymbosa is from the Greek meaning "cluster", referring to the clustered inflorescences.[3]

Description

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Maranthes corymbosa grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 metres (5 ft). The smooth bark is grey-brown. The flowers are pink, tinged white. The edible fruits are ellipsoid and measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long. The wood is locally used in construction.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Maranthes corymbosa grows naturally in Thailand, Malesia, the Solomon Islands, the Caroline Islands and Australia.[1][3][2] It is also found in Panama.[1] Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Maranthes corymbosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T33935A9823140. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33935A9823140.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Maranthes corymbosa". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Maranthes corymbosa Blume". 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. pp. 166, 168–169. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
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