Mastixia trichotoma
| Mastixia trichotoma | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Cornales |
| Family: | Cornaceae |
| Genus: | Mastixia |
| Species: | M. trichotoma |
| Binomial name | |
| Mastixia trichotoma Blume[1] | |
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Mastixia trichotoma is a tree in the family Cornaceae. The specific epithet trichotoma is from the Greek meaning "three parts", referring to the three-branched inflorescence.[2]
Description
Mastixia trichotoma grows as a tree measuring up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The smooth to fissured bark is yellowish grey to grey-brown. The flowers are green to yellowish green. The ovoid to ellipsoid fruits measure up to 3 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Mastixia trichotoma grows naturally in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, the Moluccas and Mindanao.[2][3] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mastixia trichotoma Blume". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Chung, R. C. K. (1995). "Mastixia trichotoma Blume". 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. pp. 205–206, 208. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "Mastixia trichotoma". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 May 2014.