Parishia dinghouiana

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Parishia dinghouiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Parishia
Species:
P. dinghouiana
Binomial name
Parishia dinghouiana
Kochummen[2]

Parishia dinghouiana is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Borneo.[3]

Parishia dinghouiana grows as a tree up to 15 m (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The leaves are oblong and measure up to 18.5 cm (7 in) long and to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) wide. The velvety fruits are ovoid with calyx lobes measuring up to 5.5 cm (2.2 in) long.[3]

Taxonomy

Parishia dinghouiana was described by Malaysian botanist Kizhakkedathu Mathai Kochummen in Sandakania in 1996.[2] The type specimen was collected in Kuching District, Borneo. The specific epithet honours the Dutch botanist Ding Hou.[3]

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