Biology:Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii
| Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Cornales |
| Family: | Nyssaceae |
| Genus: | Mastixia |
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| Subspecies: | M. p. subsp. scortechinii
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| Trinomial name | |
| Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii (King) K.M.Matthew[1]
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Mastixia pentandra subsp. scortechinii is a subspecies of Mastixia pentandra. It is a tree in the family Nyssaceae. 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. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-122077. 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. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 204. ISBN 978-983-9592-34-4. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q28808173 entry
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