Mastixia rostrata subsp. caudatifolia
Mastixia rostrata subsp. caudatifolia is a subspecies of Mastixia rostrata. It is a tree in the family Nyssaceae.[2] The infraspecific epithet caudatifolia is from the Latin meaning "tapered leaf".
| Mastixia rostrata subsp. caudatifolia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Cornales |
| Family: | Nyssaceae |
| Genus: | Mastixia |
| Species: | M. rostrata |
| Subspecies: | M. r. subsp. caudatifolia |
| Trinomial name | |
| Mastixia rostrata subsp. caudatifolia | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Description
Mastixia rostrata subsp. caudatifolia grows as a tree measuring up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The generally smooth bark is greyish to brown. The flowers are green-yellow. The ovoid to oblong fruits measure up to 2.2 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Mastixia rostrata subsp. caudatifolia grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Mastixia rostrata subsp. caudatifolia (Merr.) K.M.Matthew". The Plant List. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- Chung, R. C. K. (1995). "Mastixia rostrata subsp. caudatifolia (Merr.) K.M.Matthew". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 204–205, 207. ISBN 978-983-9592-34-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
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