Bridelia ovata Decaisne (1834: 484)

Ecology: reported from sandy beaches, savannahs, dry evergreen or deciduous forests and moist monsoon forests; on sandy or calcareous soil or limestone rocks; locally common; elevation: sea level up to 400 m (Dressler 1996).

Distribution: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, N Malaya (Perlis, Langkawi, Penang), E Java, Lesser Sunda Islands (Bali, Sumbawa, Sumba, Flores, Alor, Timor) (Dressler 1996).

Specimens examined: Indonesia (Timor Barat): Kupang, [Kupang, 10°10’15” S, 123°36’25” E], 27 May 1929, Boscharchitect Koepang bb 13625 (L [L.2194231]) ; Brown, R. s.n. (L [L.2194241]) ; April 1803, Brown, R. s.n. (L [L.2194252]); 27 May 1929, Neth. Ind. For. Service bb 13625 (L [L 0992633]); [Noelmina, 9°58’42” S, 124°05’27” E], 13 July 1968, Schmutz, E. 2359 (L [L.2194249]) ; [Tjamplong, 10°02’15” S, 123°55’24” E], 23 June 1981, Kooy, C. W. 1322 (L [L.2194250]) ; Timor —{ Galfetik ?}, Unknown 62 (L [L.2194233]) ; Teijsmann, J. E. HB 4162 (L [L.2194234]) ; Timor Leste: Baucau, [Bahadato, 8°39’27” S, 126°21’34” E], 29 April 1970, Metzner, J. 130 (L [L.2194298]) ; [Baucau, 8°28’33” S, 126°27’23” E], 19 September 1962, Cinatti, R. 327 (L [L.2194240]) ; Manatuto, c. 5 km NW of Manatuto, [8°29’19” S, 125°58’26” E], 3 March 2006, Cowie, I.D. 11099 (L [L.2194295]) ; Viqueque, [Viqueque, 8°51’27” S, 126°21’53” E], 5 May 1970, Metzner, J. 133 (L [L.2194236]) .

Red List Assessment: Not Assessed.