- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- References
{{Speciesbox | image = | image_caption = | genus = Parinari | species = metallica | authority = Kosterm. | synonyms = }}Parinari metallica is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet {{lang|la|metallica}} is from the Latin meaning "metallic", referring to the metallic sheen on the leaves when dried.[2]DescriptionParinari metallica grows up to {{convert|20|m|-1}} tall. Inflorescences measure from {{convert|4|cm|0}} to {{convert|10|cm|0}} long.[2]Distribution and habitatParinari metallica is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to {{convert|300|m|-2}} altitude.[2]References1. ^1 2 3 {{Cite book | last1 = Prance | first1 = Ghillean T. | date = 1995 | contribution = Parinari metallica Kosterm. | contribution-url = http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf | editor1-last = Soepadmo | editor1-first = E. | editor2-last = Wong | editor2-first = K. M. | title = Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak | volume = 1 | pages = 178 | publisher = Forest Research Institute Malaysia | isbn = 983-9592-34-3 | url = http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/Resources/Publications/Books/Floras/Tree-Flora-of-Sabah-and-Sarawak.aspx | version = (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) | accessdate = 18 May 2014 }}
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