Maranthes corymbosa

Maranthes corymbosa is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet corymbosa is from the Greek meaning "cluster", referring to the clustered inflorescences.[3]

Maranthes corymbosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Genus: Maranthes
Species:
M. corymbosa
Binomial name
Maranthes corymbosa
Synonyms[2]
List
  • 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

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.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Maranthes corymbosa grows naturally in Thailand, Malesia, the Solomon Islands, the Caroline Islands and Australia.[1][3][2] It is also found in Panama.[1] Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[3]

References
  1. World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Maranthes corymbosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T33935A9823140. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33935A9823140.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. "Maranthes corymbosa". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  3. Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Maranthes corymbosa Blume". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 166, 168–169. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
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