Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii
| Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Cornales |
| Family: | Cornaceae |
| Genus: | Mastixia |
| Species: | M. pentandra |
| Subspecies: | M. pentandra subsp. scortechinii |
| Trinomial name | |
| Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii (King) K.M.Matthew[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii is a subspecies of Mastixia pentandra. It is a tree in the family Cornaceae. It is named for the botanist Benedetto Scortechini.[2]
Description
Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii grows as a tree measuring up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 80 centimetres (30 in). The fissured bark is grey-brown. The flowers are greenish or yellowish white. The ovoid to oblong fruits are green, ripening purple to bluish black, and measure up to 3.5 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii grows naturally in Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and Sulawesi. Its habitat is lowland to submontane forests from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii (King) K.M.Matthew". The Plant List. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chung, R. C. K. (1995). "Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii (King) K.M.Matthew". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 204. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 28 May 2014.