Myristica rosselensis subsp. rosselensis

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Myristica rosselensis subsp. rosselensis

Description

Tree c. 25 m tall. Leaves 6-16 cm long.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical, Louisiade Archipelago: Misima I., Mt Sisa present, Papua New Guinea present
Malesia: Papua New Guinea (Louisiade Archipelago: Misima I., Mt Sisa); known only from the type.

Taxonomy

The male flowers are almost identical with those of M. schleinitzii, including the androecium with 8-10 thecae (with broad connectives) as against 12-16 in M. schleinitzii.