Parishia insignis

Parishia insignis
In Singapore
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Parishia
Species:
P. insignis
Binomial name
Parishia insignis
Synonyms[2]
  • Astronium insigne Marchand
  • Parishia borneensis Ridl.
  • Parishia lowei Ridl.
  • Parishia pubescens Hook.f.
  • Parishia rosea Ridl.

Parishia insignis is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia.[3]

Description

Parishia insignis grows as a tree up to 40 m (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). It has buttress roots. The brown bark is cracked. The leathery leaves are lanceolate, ovate or oblong and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long and to 6.5 cm (2.6 in) wide. The velvety fruits are ovoid and measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long.[3] The timber is used in construction.[1]

Taxonomy

Parishia insignis was described by British botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker in 1860.[2] The type specimen was collected in Burma (Myanmar). The specific epithet insignis means 'remarkable'.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Parishia insignis is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Sumatra, Thailand and the Andaman Islands.[1][2] Its habitat is in lowland forests, including dipterocarp.[1]

Conservation

Parishia insignis has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for plantations and by logging for its timber. It is not known to be present in any protected area.[1] It is considered vulnerable in Singapore.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Ganesan, S. K. (2021). "Parishia insignis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T61984071A61984073. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T61984071A61984073.en. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d "Parishia insignis Hook.f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Parishia Hook.f.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 60–61. ISBN 983-9592-56-4.
  4. ^ Hassler, Michael. "Parishia insignis". World Plants. Synonymic Checklist and Distribution of the World Flora. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
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