Polyalthia angustissima Ridl.

Etymology Genus From Greek poly (many) and althainein (to heal), perhaps referring to species in the Genus that have medicinal properties
Species Very narrow, possible referring to the flower petals
Family Annonaceae
Synonyms -
Common Names Narrow Petal Polyalthia
Status Native: Vulnerable
Form Tree
Native Distribution Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore

Diagnostics:

A tree commonly found in our inland nature reserves. The young branches and underside of the leaves are hairy. The leaves are small and narrowly elliptic or slightly cuneate. Young leaves are reddish. The flower petals are reddish-brown and narrow in width.


Along Chemperai Trail, MacRitchie (2013).

Branch.

Leaf upper surface.

Leaf lower surface.

Reddish young leaf.

Flower.

Fruit.

Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-09-28


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