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Biological
form
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tree
up to 30 m tall, hemi-epiphytic
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Leaves
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shape
& colour
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often
subopposite, oblanceolate to subovate, (sub)coriaceous, apex obtuse, base
obtuse, both surface glabrous
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size
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0.5-5
x 0.3-2 cm
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lateral
veins
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5-8
pairs, midrib not reaching the apex of the lamina
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petiole
|
0.2-0.8
cm long, glabrous (leafy twigs with brownish hairs)
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Stipules
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0.2-0.5
cm long, puberulous, usually subpersistent
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Figs
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position
|
in
pairs in the leaf axils or just below the leaves
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|
shape
|
globose,
Æ
0.5 cm (fresh), minutely puberulous
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peduncle
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none
or 0.2-0.5 mm long, usually glabrous
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basal
bracts
|
1-2
mm long, caducous
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