Parishia sericea
| Parishia sericea | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Parishia |
| Species: | P. sericea
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| Binomial name | |
| Parishia sericea | |
Parishia sericea is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Borneo.[3]
Description
Parishia sericea grows as a tree up to 25 m (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). It has buttress roots. The bark is scaly. The leathery leaves are lanceolate, ovate or oblong and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long and to 6.5 cm (2.6 in) wide. The brown fruits are ellipsoid and measure up to 5.7 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Taxonomy
Parishia sericea was described by English botanist Henry Nicholas Ridley in the then Kew Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information in 1933.[2] The type specimen was collected in Sarawak, Borneo. The specific epithet sericea means 'silky' (sericeous).[3]
Distribution and habitat
Parishia sericea is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in hill and lowland forests, to elevations of 750 m (2,500 ft).[1][3]
Conservation
Parishia sericea has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by deforestation and by conversion of land for plantations and farming. However, It is present in several protected areas.[1]
References
- ^ a b c de Kok, R. (2024). "Parishia sericea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T202483224A202740755. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T202483224A202740755.en. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Parishia sericea Ridl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d 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. 64. ISBN 983-9592-56-4.