Etymology | Genus | From Greek poly (many) and althainein (to heal), perhaps referring to species in the Genus that have medicinal properties |
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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 |
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.