''Maranthes corymbosa'' is a tree in the family

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''corymbosa'' is from the

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meaning "cluster", referring to the clustered

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Description

''Maranthes corymbosa'' grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to . The smooth bark is grey-brown. The flowers are pink, tinged white. The edible fruits are ellipsoid and measure up to long. The wood is locally used in construction.

Distribution and habitat

''Maranthes corymbosa'' grows naturally in Thailand,

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and Australia. It is also found in Panama. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to altitude.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q5403258 Chrysobalanaceae Malpighiales of Australia Trees of Thailand Trees of Malesia Trees of Papuasia Flora of the Caroline Islands Flora of the Northern Territory Flora of Queensland Plants described in 1825 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot