Mathurina
Genus of plants
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Mathurina penduliflora is the sole member of the monotypic genus Mathurina, of flowering plants.[1]
| Mathurina | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Passifloraceae |
| Subfamily: | Turneroideae |
| Genus: | Mathurina Balf.f. |
| Species: | M. penduliflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Mathurina penduliflora Balf.f. | |
Description
Mathurina penduliflora is a tree native to the Rodrigues Island.[1]
Morphology
It grows 4 - 12 meters tall, young leaves are linear, mature leaves are obovate, and it has white hairless homostylous flowers.[2][3] Heterophylly has been recorded in the genus.[4]
Taxonomy
Isolation of tetraphyllin B and volkenin from M. penduliflora support its classification as a member of Turneroideae.[5]
Distribution
M. penduliflora is only found on the Rodrigues Island.[1]
Conservation status
As of 2024, M. penduliflora has not been given a conservation status.
