Parastemon urophyllus


Parastemon urophyllus is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet urophyllus is from the Greek meaning "tail leaf", referring to how the leaf tapers to a sharp point.

Description

Parastemon urophyllus grows up to tall. The brownish bark is smooth. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to long. The timber is a heavy hardwood used in construction and as firewood.

Distribution and habitat

Parastemon urophyllus grows naturally in the Nicobar Islands, Thailand and western Malesia. Its habitat is peat swamp, kerangas and secondary forests.