Parinari oblongifolia explained

Parinari oblongifolia is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet Latin: [[:wikt:oblongifolius|oblongifolia]] is from the Latin meaning 'oblong-leafed'.

Description

Parinari oblongifolia grows up to 40m (130feet) tall. The smooth bark is grey to pale brown. The flowers are white to bluish. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 90NaN0 long.

Distribution and habitat

Parinari oblongifolia grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rainforest from sea-level to 450m (1,480feet) altitude.