Combretocarpus

Combretocarpus is a monotypic genus of tree in the Anisophylleaceae family. The generic name combretocarpus is from the Greek, referring to the resemblance of its fruit to that of the genus Combretum.^[2] As of April 2014^[update] The Plant List recognises the single species Combretocarpus rotundatus.^[4]

Combretocarpus
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Cucurbitales
Family:	Anisophylleaceae
Genus:	Combretocarpus Hook.f.[2]
Species:	C. rotundatus
Binomial name
Combretocarpus rotundatus (Miq.) Danser[3]
Synonyms[3]
Combretocarpus motleyi Hook.f.

Description

Combretocarpus rotundatus grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1 metre (3 ft 3 in). The fissured bark is grey-brown to brown. The bisexual flowers are yellow. The fruits have three or four wings and measure up to 3 cm (1 in) long. The hard heavy wood is used in heavy construction and for indoor floors and panels.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Combretocarpus rotundatus grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is swamp and kerangas forests.^[2]