Allantospermum borneense


Allantospermum borneense is a tree in the family Irvingiaceae. The specific epithet borneense is from the Latin meaning "of Borneo".

Description

Allantospermum borneense grows as a large tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to and large, spreading buttresses. The mostly smooth bark is pale brown with grey patches. The twigs are brown and slender. The flowers are white. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Allantospermum borneense grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its main habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest.