Planchonia grandis is tree in the family Lecythidaceae, native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet grandis is from the Latin meaning 'tall', referring to its height.[3]
Description
Planchonia grandis grows up to 33 metres (110 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m (3 ft). Its bark is reddish brown, grey or white. The flowers are greenish white.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Planchonia grandis is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.[1] Its habitat is mangrove and lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[3]
Conservation
Planchonia grandis has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is mainly threatened by its presence in low-elevation areas, where its habitat may be degraded by conversion for agriculture.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Oldfield, S. (2021). "Planchonia grandis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T149619850A149822141. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T149619850A149822141.en. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Planchonia grandis Ridl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Pinard, Michelle A. (April 2002). "Planchonia grandis Ridl.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 127–128. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
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