Mallotus repandus (Rottler) Müller Argoviensis (1865: 197); Fawcett (1885: 517)

Mallotus scandens (Span.) Müll.Arg. (1865: 191); Fawcett (1885: 517).

Ecology: locally scattered in the understorey of primary to secondary forests, scrub and disturbed sites; on ridges, forest edges, mangrove swamp edges, road and river sides, steep slopes and dry ground; on various soil types: limestone, granite, sandy loam, and rock; elevation: sea level up to 1500 m (Sierra, van Welzen & Slik 2005).

Distribution: From Nepal to South China and Taiwan, throughout Southeast Asia and Malesia to East Australia and New Caledonia (Sierra, van Welzen & Slik 2005).

Specimens examined: Timor — Unknown s.n. (L [L.2234371]); August 1908, d’ Alleizette, A. C. 6520 (L [L.2234372]); Unknown s.n. (L [L.2234374]); Teijsmann, J. E. HB 10763 (L [L.2234376]); Unknown s.n. (P [P00235972]); Leschenault, J. B. L. T. s.n. (P [P00235973]); Timor Leste: January 1962, Cinatti, R. 367 (L [L.2234387]) .

Red List Assessment: Least Concern.