Melientha suavis subsp. macrocarpa

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Melientha suavis subsp. macrocarpa

Description

Small tree up to 13 m, girth of the stem up to 45 cm; Leaves lanceolate, elliptic or slightly obovate, 8-15 by 2.3-4.5 cm; Flowers not seen (according to KEP 80403 the inflorescences are attached to the stem and the flowers are 'apetalous, 4 green sepals, 4 stamens').

Distribution

Asia-Tropical, Kota Belud present, Mt Kinabalu present, N. Borneo present
Malesia: N. Borneo (Mt Kinabalu: Kota Belud). .

Notes

The fruits of this subspecies differ considerably in form and size, the structure of the pericarp and of the seed corresponds to that of M. suavis subsp. suavis.