Biology:Ellipanthus beccarii

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Ellipanthus beccarii
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Oxalidales
Family: Connaraceae
Genus: Ellipanthus
Species:
E. beccarii
Binomial name
Ellipanthus beccarii
Pierre[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Dichapetalum tetramerum Ridl.
  • Ellipanthus beccarii var. peltatus (Schellenb.) Leenh.
  • Ellipanthus peltatus (Schellenb.) Boerl. & Koord. ex Schellenb.
  • Pseudellipanthus beccarii (Pierre) G.Schellenb.
  • Pseudellipanthus peltatus G.Schellenb.

Ellipanthus beccarii is a plant in the family Connaraceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.[2]

Description

Ellipanthus beccarii grows as a tree or shrub measuring up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall with a diameter of up to 15 centimetres (10 in). The unisexual flowers grow in groups of four. The stipitate fruits measure up to 1 cm (0.4 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Ellipanthus beccarii is native to Sumatra and Borneo.[1] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ellipanthus beccarii Pierre. Plants of the World Online, Kew Science. Accessed 15 March 2023.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tipot, Lesmy (1995). "Ellipanthus beccarii Pierre". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 196. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 22 May 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15581950 entry