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Atractocarpus stipularis, commonly known as the green plum, is a flowering plant in the coffee family. The specific epithet alludes to its large stipules.[1]

Green plum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Rubiaceae
Genus:	Atractocarpus
Species:	A. stipularis
Binomial name
Atractocarpus stipularis (F.Muell.) Puttock ex P.S.Green (1990)[1]
Synonyms
Gardenia stipulosa F.Muell. (1869) Randia stipulosa C.Moore & F.Muell. (1869) Randia stipularis F.Muell. (1876) Trukia stipularis (F.Muell.) P.S.Green ex Hutton (1986)

Description

Atractocarpus stipularis is a small, rounded, sparsely branched tree growing to 3–12 m in height. The smooth, ovate leaves are 12–30 cm long and 8–24 cm wide. The axillary, cymose inflorescences bear fragrant white flowers; males with 20 or more, females with 2 or 3. The yellow-green fruits are 3.2–3.4 cm long. The flowering season is from early November to late February.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Atractocarpus stipularis is endemic to Australia’s subtropical Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea, 600 km east of the New South Wales mainland. It is widespread in sheltered sites at all elevations on the island.[1]

References

External links

• Flora of Australia online

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