Kostermanthus heteropetalus
# Kostermanthus heteropetalus

Kostermanthus heteropetalus is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet heteropetalus is from the Greek meaning "uneven or unequal petals".

## Description

Kostermanthus heteropetalus grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in). The fissured bark is grey-brown. The flowers are pink, tinged white. The ovoid fruits measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long.

## Distribution and habitat

Kostermanthus heteropetalus grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, the Philippines and Sulawesi. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.

