Mastixia cuspidata explained

Mastixia cuspidata is a tree in the family Nyssaceae. The specific epithet Latin: [[:wikt:cuspidatus|cuspidata]] is from the Latin meaning 'sharp-pointed', referring to the leaf apex.

Description

Mastixia cuspidata grows as a tree measuring up to 40m (130feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40cm (20inches). The smooth to fissured bark is greyish to brown. The flowers are green to yellow. The oblong fruits measure up to 30NaN0 long.

Distribution and habitat

Mastixia cuspidata grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 900m (3,000feet) altitude.