Planchonella reticulata
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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 |
| Species: | P. reticulata
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| Planchonella reticulata | |
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Planchonella reticulata is a flowering plant in the sapodilla family, Sapotaceae. It is a shrub or tree endemic to east-central New Caledonia.[2] The specific epithet refers to the reticulate venation (network-like pattern of the veins) on the leaves.[3]
Description
It 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.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species is endemic to the French territory of
Some authorities list the species as native to Lord Howe Island. The Lord Howe population is now classed as Planchonella myrsinifolia subsp. howeana.[4]
References
- ^ IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T211780533A211786382. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T211780533A211786382.en. Accessed 9 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Planchonella reticulata (Baill.) Pierre ex Dubard. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Planchonella reticulata (Baill.) Pierre ex Dubard". Flora of Australia. Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS). 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ Planchonella myrsinifolia subsp. howeana (F.Muell.) Jessup. New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
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