Myristica fusiformis subsp. fusiformis

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Myristica fusiformis subsp. fusiformis

Description

Treelet 3 m. Leaves chartaceous, 10-17 by 4.5-6 cm, apex narrowly acuminate; Fruits ± fusiform, 7.5 by 2 cm, the basal part gradually narrowed but pseudostalk absent;

Distribution

Asia-Tropical, Kurima, close to Ilamik village present, W Papua Barat present
Malesia: W Papua Barat (Kurima, close to Ilamik village).

Taxonomy

Related to M. tubiflora (a lowland species with smaller fruits) on account of the sessile, elongate fruits.