Lamiodendron magnificum

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Lamiodendron magnificum

Description

Tree, 12-20m; Leaves 4-5-jugate, glabrous, 30-50 cm; Stamens 5-7 cm long, inserted near the base of the corolla, at the base densely hairy; Ovary quadrangular-r fusiform, 1 cm long,with large impressed glands, moreover covered by dense, microscopical 1-celled hairs and short-stalked peltate tocapitate-glandular hairs;

Distribution

Asia-Tropical, Biniguni, May I track, i 9°38/ S, 149°18' E present, E. New Guinea present, Milne Bay Distr present, Normanby I present, Northern Distr present, Popondetta i Subdistr present, Raba Raba Subdistr present, Rossel Is present, near Alotau present, near Wanigela present, road to Gona-Arunda present
Malesia: E. New Guinea (Milne Bay Distr., Raba Raba Subdistr., Biniguni, May I track, i 9°38/ S, 149°18' E; Northern Distr., Popondetta i Subdistr., road to Gona-Arunda; near Wanigela; near Alotau), Normanby I. and Rossel Is.

Notes

Worthy of introduction into cultivation for the large showy flowers.

Citation

STEEN. 1970 – In: Blumea: 563