Tapeinosperma pachycaulum

Tapeinosperma pachycaulum is a palm-like, pachycaul tree historically in the family Myrsinaceae, but now often grouped with the primroses (Primulaceae). It is endemic to the Solomon Islands where it is called Sirikunu. It is a small rainforest tree to 16.5 feet (five meters) in height and only to four inches (ten centimeters) in thickness. It is perhaps most noteworthy for its very large leaves, up to 3 ft 6in (105 centimeters) in length for the lamina (blade), with an additional ten inches (25 cm) for a petiole (stalk) Their width can be up to sixteen inches (41 centimeters). The red or yellow flowers are in dense panicles about eight inches (20 centimeters) long.[1]

Tapeinosperma pachycaulum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Tapeinosperma
Species:
T. pachycaulum
Binomial name
Tapeinosperma pachycaulum
B.C.Stone & Whitmore

References

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  1. ^ Stone, B. C. (December 15, 1970). "Notes on the Systematry of the Solomon Islands". Reinwardtia. 8 (1): 3–5.