Prismatomeris fragrans

Prismatomeris fragrans is a species of tree in the Rubiaceae family. It is found in Southeast Asia. The subspecies Prismatomeris fragrans subsp. andamanica is found only on the Andaman Islands.

Prismatomeris fragrans
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Prismatomeris
Species:
P. fragrans
Binomial name
Prismatomeris fragrans
Synonyms[1]
  • none (though see subsp.)

Prismatomeris fragrans
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Prismatomeris
Species:
Variety:
P. f. var. andamanica
Trinomial name
Prismatomeris fragrans var. andamanica
Synonyms[2]
  • Prismatomeris andamanica Ridl.

Taxonomy

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There is are two accepted subspecies, the autonym Prismatomeris fragrans subsp. fragrans and Prismatomeris fragrans subsp. andamanica.[1]

Distribution

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It is native to Southeast Asia. Countries and regions in which it grows are: Vietnam; Laos; Thailand; and the Andaman Islands, India.[1] The autonym subspecies is limited to the mainland Southeast Asia, while the andamanica subspecies is endemic to the Andaman Islands.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Prismatomeris fragrans E.T.Geddes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Prismatomeris fragrans subsp. andamanica (Ridl.) J.T.Johanss". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 March 2021.