Prunus costata explained

Prunus costata is a species of Prunus native to New Guinea. It is a tree reaching 25m, and is morphologically very similar to Prunus grisea var grisea, aside from their seeds.[1] It flowers are borne on a raceme and have white petals only 1-3 mm long, with 20 to 35 stamens each. The numerous stamens are typically 5.5 mm long, giving the flowers a bristly appearance. P. costata flowers 3 to 4 times per year, and successfully sets fruit after most flowerings.[2] The type specimen was collected on Mt. Scratchley at 10000feetto(-)13000feetft (to(-)ft).[1] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Prunus costata . . cybertaxonomy.org . Flora Malesiana . 4 November 2018. ...differs only in the indumentum of the seeds, which is considered to be an important, usually decisive character for species delimitation..
  2. Normasiwi . Suluh . December 2015 . Flowering Period of Three Species of Prunus Collection in Cibodas Botanic Garden . Widyariset . 1 . 1 . 71–78 . 10.14203/widyariset.1.1.2015.346 . 31 January 2024 . 4 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Prunus costata (Hemsl.) Kalkman — the Plant List.