Planchonella myrsinifolia subsp. howeana is a subspecies of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is a shrub or tree endemic to Lord Howe Island.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Planchonella |
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| Subspecies: | P. m. subsp. howeana
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| Planchonella myrsinifolia subsp. howeana (F.Muell.) Jessup (2019)[1]
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Description
editIt is a small tree growing to 6 m, occasionally 10 m, in height, with a watery, white latex. The alternate, oval leaves are usually 40–80 mm long and 20–40 mm wide. The inconspicuous green flowers, 8 mm long, appear from May to July. The pointed, egg-shaped fruits are 13 mm long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editThe subspecies is found on Australia's subtropical Lord Howe Island. It is a common tree at low elevations.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Planchonella myrsinifolia subsp. howeana (F.Muell.) Jessup. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ a b Planchonella myrsinifolia subsp. howeana (F.Muell.) Jessup. New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved 9 June 2023.