Parinari argenteo-sericea


Parinari argenteo-sericea is a tree of Borneo in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet argenteo-sericea is from the Latin meaning "silvery silky", referring to the pubescence of the inflorescence and flowers.

Description

Parinari argenteo-sericea grows as a tree up to tall. The brown bark is lenticellate. The inflorescence is up to long. The ovoid fruits measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Parinari argenteo-sericea is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea-level to elevation and forests along rivers and streams.