Pentaphragma horsfieldii
Pentaphragma horsfieldii (Miq.) Airy Shaw
Pentaphragma horsfieldii is a species in the genus Pentaphragma, belonging to the family Pentaphragmataceae. It was first described in 1953 by Airy Shaw, based on earlier work by Miq. The species is native to Borneo, Malaya, and Sumatera.
Description
Pentaphragma horsfieldii is part of the Pentaphragmataceae family, a group of flowering plants with a limited distribution. This species is found in the regions of Borneo, Malaya, and Sumatera. The genus Pentaphragma is characterized by specific morphological traits that distinguish it within the family. The species was formally published in 1953, with the scientific name credited to Airy Shaw, who revised the earlier work of Miq. Its occurrence in Southeast Asia reflects the biodiversity of the region's tropical flora.
Distribution
Borneo · Malaya · Sumatera
Synonyms
Pentaphragma scortechiniiPentaphragma sumatranaPentaphragma integrifoliumCyrtandra horsfieldiiPentaphragma integrifolium var. longipetiolatum