Planchonella myrsinifolia subsp. howeana explained

Planchonella myrsinifolia subsp. howeana is a subspecies of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is a shrub or tree endemic to Lord Howe Island.

Description

It is a small tree growing to 6 m, occasionally 10 m, in height, with a watery, white latex. The alternate, oval leaves are usually 40–80 mm long and 20–40 mm wide. The inconspicuous green flowers, 8 mm long, appear from May to July. The pointed, egg-shaped fruits are 13 mm long.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The subspecies is found on Australia's subtropical Lord Howe Island. It is a common tree at low elevations.[1]

Notes and References

  1. https://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=in&name=Planchonella~myrsinifolia+subsp.~howeana Planchonella myrsinifolia subsp. howeana (F.Muell.) Jessup