Petersianthus quadrialatus

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Petersianthus quadrialatus

Description

Trees, more than 35 m tall with diam. up to 186 cm; Leaves sessile; Inflorescences up to 15 cm long. Flowers white, c. 2.5 cm long, c. 1.5 cm wide when open, pedicels 0-3 mm long, articulate at the base. Petals orbicular-ovate, c. 1 by 1 cm, papyraceous, apex round. Stamens: Fruits ellipsoid or suborbicular (including wings), 2-3 cm long, nearly as wide, base rounded, apex retuse; Seeds oblong, 6-7 mm long.

Distribution

Agusan present, Asia-Tropical: Philippines (Philippines present), Luzon present, Masbate present, Mindanao present, Samar present, Surigao present
Malesia: Philippines (central and southern parts of the country: Masbate, Samar, Agusan, Luzon, Surigao and Mindanao).

Uses

The timber is used for bridges, piling and other constructions. Leaves are used also to treat rash.

Citation

Kuswata 1982: p. 388. – In: Kalikasan: f. 1
Merr. 1923 – In: Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl.: 141