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Gymnostoma rumphianum

Gymnostoma rumphianum (Miq.) L.A.S.Johnson
Gymnostoma rumphianum
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Gymnostoma rumphianum is a species in the genus Gymnostoma, belonging to the family Casuarinaceae. It was described by L.A.S. Johnson in 1982, based on the original work by Miq. The species is native to the Maluku region.

Description

Gymnostoma rumphianum (Miq.) L.A.S.Johnson is a plant species within the Casuarinaceae family, commonly known as the she-oak or casuarina family. This family is characterized by its needle-like foliage and is primarily found in Australia and the surrounding Pacific regions. Gymnostoma is a genus within this family, and G. rumphianum is one of its recognized species. The species is native to the Maluku archipelago, a region in eastern Indonesia. The name was first published by L.A.S. Johnson in 1982, based on earlier taxonomic work by Miq. The species contributes to the biodiversity of the Casuarinaceae family in the Maluku region.

Distribution

Maluku

Synonyms

Casuarina rumphiana

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