Atuna nannodes explained

Atuna nannodes is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet Greek, Modern (1453-);: nannodes is from the Greek meaning 'dwarf', referring to the tree's small size.

Description

Atuna nannodes grows up to 20m (70feet) tall. The smooth bark is dark grey. The flowers are white. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 40NaN0 long.

Distribution and habitat

Atuna nannodes grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 500m (1,600feet) altitude.