Cleistanthus paxii Jabl. in Engl., Pflanzr. (1915)
Named after F. Pax [1858-?], a German botanist.Description
Understorey tree up to 13 m tall and 11 cm dbh. Stipules small. Leaves
alternate, simple, penni-veined, hairy below, strong venation, giving the leaf a
bullate appearance. Flowers ca. 5 mm in diameter, green-yellowish, placed in
axillary bundles. Fruits ca. 8 mm long, green-yellowish, dehiscent, 3-lobed
capsules.
Ecology
In undisturbed mixed dipterocarp forests up to 900 m altitude. Common along
rivers and on hillsides and ridges, usually on sandy soils, but also on
limestone.
Distribution
Borneo.
Local names
Borneo: Ambuasa.
