Gironniera nervosa Planch.
| Etymology | Genus | After Pronts de la Gironnier, a French citizen of Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Species | From Latin, prominent veins | |
| Family | Cannabaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Common Rough Laurel, Medang Berbulu, Medang Kasap | |
| Status | Native: Vulnerable | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | Sumatra, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo | |
Diagnostics
A common unisexual tree found in secondary and primary forests, growing up to 40m. The leaves are have prominent secondary and tertiary veins. The base of the leaf blade is asymmetrical and covered with brown hairs.
Tree along Lornie Trail, MacRichite, 2026.
Leaves and lance-shaped stipule.
Trunk.
Leaf underside, showing the asymmetrical base and closeup of hairs.
Developing fruits, showing the prominent styles.
Ripe fruits.
References
Tan, S. Y., C. Y. Koh, H. J. M. Siow, T. Li, H. F. Wong, A. Heyzer, and H. T. W. Tan. 2012. 100 Common Vascular Plants of the Nee Soon Swamp Forest, Singapore. Singapore: Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore.