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Pellacalyx lobbii
Pellacalyx lobbii is a tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. It is named for the British botanist Thomas Lobb.
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Description
Pellacalyx lobbii grows up to 45 m (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of 65 cm (30 in). There may be stilt roots. The leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. The wood is locally used as fuel and to make rafters.
Range & habitat
Pellacalyx lobbii is native to Borneo, Sumatra and the Philippines. Its habitat is in forests and clearings, often in hilly areas, at elevations to 300 m (1,000 ft).
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 185284.