Parishia paucijuga
| Parishia paucijuga | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Parishia |
| Species: | P. paucijuga
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| Binomial name | |
| Parishia paucijuga | |
Parishia paucijuga is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia.[3]
Description
Parishia paucijuga grows as a tree up to 30 m (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The leathery leaves are oblong and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long and to 7 cm (2.8 in) wide. The inflorescences, measuring up to 35 cm (14 in) long, feature white flowers. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 6 cm (2.4 in) long.[3]
Taxonomy
Parishia paucijuga was described by German botanist Adolf Engler in 1883.[2] The type specimen was collected in Malacca. The specific epithet paucijuga means 'few pairs', referring to the leaves.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Parishia paucijuga is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Sumatra.[2] Its habitat is in lowland dipterocarp forests and in swamp forests.[1]
Conservation
Parishia paucijuga has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by logging for its timber and by conversion of land for plantations. It is not currently known if the species is present in any protected areas.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Ganesan, S.K. (2021). "Parishia paucijuga". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T182094093A184586929. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T182094093A184586929.en. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ a b c "Parishia paucijuga Engl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ 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. 63–64. ISBN 983-9592-56-4.