Maranthes corymbosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maranthes corymbosa |
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Maranthes
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corymbosa
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Exitelia corymbosa (Blume) Blume
Exitelia multiflora (Korth.) Walp. Ferolia corymbosa (Blume) Kuntze Ferolia griffithiana (Benth.) Kuntze Ferolia salicifolia (C.Presl) Kuntze Grymania salicifolia C.Presl Maranthes multiflora Korth. Maranthes speciosa Miq. Parinari corymbosa (Blume) Miq. Parinari griffithiana Benth. Parinari multiflora (Korth.) Miq. Parinari palauensis Kaneh. Parinari petiolata Malm Parinari racemosa S.Vidal Parinari salicifolia (C.Presl) Miq. Petrocarya griffithiana (Benth.) Miers |
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Maranthes corymbosa is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet corymbosa is from the Greek meaning "cluster", referring to the clustered inflorescences.
Description
Maranthes corymbosa grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 metres (5 ft). The smooth bark is grey-brown. The flowers are pink, tinged white. The edible fruits are ellipsoid and measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long. The wood is locally used in construction.
Distribution and habitat
Maranthes corymbosa grows naturally in Thailand, Malesia, the Solomon Islands, the Caroline Islands and Australia. It is also found in Panama. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.
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