Mathurina

Mathurina penduliflora is the sole member of the monotypic genus Mathurina, of flowering plants.

Description
Mathurina penduliflora is a tree native to the Rodrigues Island.

Morphology
It grows 4 - 12 meters tall, young leaves are linear, mature leaves are obovate, and it has white hairless homostylous flowers. Heterophylly has been recorded in the genus.

Taxonomy
Isolation of tetraphyllin B and volkenin from M. penduliflora support its classification as a member of Turneroideae.

Distribution
M. penduliflora is only found on the Rodrigues Island.

Conservation status
As of 2024, M. penduliflora has not been given a conservation status.