Description
Shrub or small glabrous tree up to 8 m.
Leaves clustered at the ends of the branches;
Inflorescence a terminal compound umbel;
Stamens 4-5.
Ovary turbinate, 1.5 mm long, 4-6-celled.
Fruits globose, 5 by 5 mm (dry), 4-6-ribbed when dry.
Distribution
Asia-Temperate: Taiwan (Taiwan present ‒ present), Asia-Tropical, Batan I present, Botel Tobago present, Lutao I present, N. Philippines present
Taiwan (Botel Tobago and Lutao I., east off Taiwan proper); in Malesia: N. Philippines (Batan I.).
Citation
Hui-Lin Li 1963: Woody Fl. Taiwan: 666: f. 273
Merr. 1923 – In: En. Philip.: 224
Kanehira 1936: Form. Trees, rev. ed: 520: f. 480
