Perrottetia alpestris subsp. philippinensis explained

Perrottetia alpestris subsp. philippinensis is a subspecies of Perrottetia alpestris. It is a plant in the family Dipentodontaceae, sometimes classified in the family Celastraceae.

Description

Perrottetia alpestris subsp. philippinensis grows as a shrub or small tree measuring up to 12m (39feet) tall. The twigs are purplish when fresh, drying black. The flowers are white or light greenish. The roundish fruits are red and measure up to 0.351NaN1 in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Perrottetia alpestris subsp. philippinensis grows naturally in Borneo, the Philippines and Sulawesi. Its habitat is hill and montane forests to 2700m (8,900feet) altitude.