Mastixia rostrata subsp. caudatifolia explained

Mastixia rostrata subsp. caudatifolia is a subspecies of Mastixia rostrata. It is a tree in the family Nyssaceae. The infraspecific epithet Latin: caudatifolia is from the Latin meaning 'tapered leaf'.

Description

Mastixia rostrata subsp. caudatifolia grows as a tree measuring up to 30m (100feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50cm (20inches). The generally smooth bark is greyish to brown. The flowers are green-yellow. The ovoid to oblong fruits measure up to 2.20NaN0 long.

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 1600m (5,200feet) altitude.