Knema kunstleri subsp. parvifolia

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Knema kunstleri subsp. parvifolia

Description

Leaves membranous or chartaceous, ovate-oblong to lanceolate, 4-11 by 1.5-5 cm, base cuneate to attenuate, apex subobtuse, acute(-acuminate); Inflorescences sessile or peduncle up to 4 mm. Fruits 1.5-1.7 by 1.3-1.5 cm;

Distribution

Asia-Tropical: Philippines (Philippines present), Luzon present, Samar present
Malesia: Philippines (Luzon, Samar).

Taxonomy

This subspecies often resembles subsp. kunstleri, from which it differs in a number of ill-defined characters, including the thinner leaves and the lacking of much paler contrasting venation, which is typical in subsp. kunstleri.

Citation

Merr. 1923 – In: Enum. Philipp. Flow. pl.: 184