Parinari argenteo-sericea explained

Parinari argenteo-sericea is a tree of Borneo in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet Latin: argenteo-sericea is from the Latin meaning "silvery silky", referring to the pubescence of the inflorescence and flowers.

Description

Parinari argenteo-sericea grows as a tree up to 35m (115feet) tall. The brown bark is lenticellate. The inflorescence is up to 150NaN0 long. The ovoid fruits measure up to 80NaN0 long.

Distribution and habitat

Parinari argenteo-sericea is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea-level to 100m (300feet) elevation and forests along rivers and streams.