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Phaleria capitata

Also known as: Drimyspermum blumei Decne. +8 more
  • Drimyspermum blumei Decne.
  • Drimyspermum cauliflorum Thwaites
  • Drimyspermum cumingianum Decne.
  • Drimyspermum phaleria Meisn.
  • Drimyspermum urens Reinw.
  • Phaleria cauliflora (Thwaites) Bedd.
  • Phaleria cumingii (Meisn.) Fern.-Vill.
  • Phaleria dubiosa (Blume) Zoll.
  • Phaleria urens (Reinw.) Koord.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Thymelaeaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Phaleria capitata is a shrub or tree within the Thymelaeaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia and the Pacific. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Malesia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Caroline Is., Jawa, Maluku, New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Malaya

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