Kostermanthus heteropetalus

Kostermanthus heteropetalus is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet heteropetalus is from the Greek meaning 'uneven or unequal petals'.

Description

Kostermanthus heteropetalus grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The fissured bark is grey-brown. The flowers are pink, tinged white. The ovoid fruits measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Kostermanthus heteropetalus grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, the Philippines and Sulawesi. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to altitude.