Dillenia serrata
| Dillenia serrata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Dilleniales |
| Family: | Dilleniaceae |
| Genus: | Dillenia |
| Species: | D. serrata
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| Binomial name | |
| Dillenia serrata Thunb.
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Dillenia serrata is a plant species in the Dilleniaceae family. They are native to countries in South and South-East Asia. They commonly go by the name, elephant apple, similar to most other species in the Dillenia genus.
Description
Dillenia serrata is an evergreen flowering tree that grows to be 30 metres (98 ft) tall. The tree has white flowers, and small green fruits that are around 10 centimetres (4 in) in size.[2]
References
- ^ IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). (2019). "Dillenia serrata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T155289941A155289943. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T155289941A155289943.en. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "Dillenia serrata - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2025-12-21.