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Mastixia arborea

Mastixia arborea (Wight) C.B.Clarke
Mastixia arborea
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Mastixia arborea is a species in the genus Mastixia, belonging to the family Nyssaceae. It was first described in 1879 by C.B. Clarke, based on earlier work by Wight. The species is distributed across several regions including Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka.

Description

Mastixia arborea (Wight) C.B. Clarke is a member of the Nyssaceae family and is native to parts of South Asia. Its range includes Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka, where it is part of the regional flora. The species was formally published in 1879, following taxonomic revisions that led to its current scientific classification. It is one of several species within the genus Mastixia, which is characterized by specific morphological traits typical of the Nyssaceae family.

Distribution

Global · Bangladesh · India · Sri Lanka

Synonyms

Bursinopetalum arboreum

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