Clethra pachyphylla

Clethra pachyphylla is a tree in the family Clethraceae. The specific epithet pachyphylla is from the Greek meaning 'thick leaves'.

Description

Clethra pachyphylla grows up to tall. The fissured bark is pale grey. The scented flowers are white. The roundish fruits measure up to in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Clethra pachyphylla is endemic to Malaysian Borneo. Its habitat is hill and montane forests from to altitude.