Parinari rigida explained

Parinari rigida is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet Latin: [[:wikt:rigidus|rigida]] is from the Latin meaning 'stiff', referring to the leaves.

Description

Parinari rigida grows up to 30m (100feet) tall. The bark is smooth. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 50NaN0 long.

Distribution and habitat

Parinari rigida grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is heath and swamp forests from sea-level to 1400m (4,600feet) altitude.