Phaleria capitata

Phaleria capitata grows as a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall, with a stem diameter of up to 15 cm. Twigs are reddish brown. Inflorescences usually bear five flowers. The fruits are roundish, up to 1.5 cm long. Habitat is forest from sea-level to 1200 m altitude. P. capitata grows naturally in Sri Lanka, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, Maluku, the Philippines, New Guinea, the Caroline Islands and Tonga.

It is a shade tolerant, tropical species. Common/English names include Ongael, Phaleria Jack.