Pellacalyx axillaris Korth., Tijd. Nat. Gesch. Phys. 3 (1836)
Latin for 'axillary'.

Synonyms
Craterianthus fimbripetalus Val. ex Heyne, Pellacalyx axillaris var. serratifolia Korth.

Description
Sub-canopy tree up to 27 m tall and 50 cm dbh. Stipules ca. 13 mm long, usually hairy, dropped early. Leaves opposite, simple, penni-veined, usually hairy below, leaf margin toothed. Flowers ca. 7 mm diameter, white-yellowish, in axillary bundles. Fruits ca. 8 mm long, greenish, berries.

Ecology
In undisturbed to disturbed (open) mixed dipterocarp and swamp forests up to 700 m altitude. Usually on alluvial sites and along rivers and streams on sandy to clay soils.

Uses
The wood is used for light construction work and as fire-wood.

Distribution
Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo (throughout the island), Philippines.

Local names in Borneo
Baruh, Buluh-buluh, Kayu baro, kayu baru, Kiramu, Menderakan, Merbuloh.