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Fig. 2. Macrosolen brunsing Y.W.Low & Ariffin. A. Pendulous flowering branch showing 
distichous almost needle-like linear leaves and a tenninal inflorescence. B. Close-up of mature 
flower buds that somewhat resemble bowling pins. C. Close-up of open flowers. D. Close-up 
of fruits. All from type Y.W. Low et al. LYW1081. (Photos: Y.W. Low) 
raised below; secondary and tertiary veins inconspicuous on both sides. Inflorescences 
axillary or rarely terminal, a raceme of 2 opposite decussate pairs of flowers; peduncle 
1-3 mm long; pedicels c. 1.5 mm long. Bracts 3 under each flower, connate and 
forming a cup. Ovary cylindrical, c. 0.3 cm long, mostly pale green except for the 
darker green apex, smooth; calyx limb cylindrical, c. 1 mm long, truncate. Corolla 
6-merous, gamopetalous, in mature bud with 6 prominent keels or wings below the 
