Mallotus tiliifolius (Blume) Müller Argoviensis (1865: 190)

Ecology: primary forest, understorey of evergreen to deciduous forest, coastal or disturbed riparian vegetations; on edges of mangroves, swampy areas, sandy areas behind the beach, along forest margins, trails, steep valley slopes, lake and sea shores, the end of tidal marsh; in wet terrains; elevation: sea level up to 350 m (Sierra et al. 2007).

Distribution: From Taiwan to Thailand, throughout Malesia, Republic of Palau, and Federated States of Micronesia to the W Pacific (Solomon Islands, Fiji) (Sierra et al. 2007).

Specimens examined: Indonesia (Timor Barat): Kupang, [Kupang, 10°10’15” S, 123°36’25” E], {Desa Hansisi, P. Semau}, 30 December 1995, Hidayat, A. A. H. AH 97 (L [L.2255018]); January 1859, Vriese, W. H. & Teijsmann, J. E. s.n. (L [L.2234923]) ; April 1803, Brown, R. s.n. (BM [BM015176359]) ; November 1819, Cunningham, A. 529 (BM [BM000880933]) ; April 1803, Brown, R. s.n. (BM [BM015176358]) ; Timor — Unknown s.n. (L [L.2255017]); Unknown s.n. (L [L.2234921]); Zippelius, A. s.n. (L [L.2234922]); Unknown HB 5092 (L [U.1269244]).

Red List Assessment: Least Concern.