Biology:Euthemis
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Short description: Genus of flowering plants
| Euthemis | |
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| Euthemis leucocarpa | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Ochnaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ochnoideae |
| Tribe: | Sauvagesieae |
| Genus: | Euthemis Jack[1] |
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Euthemis is a genus of plant in the family Ochnaceae. The generic name is from the Greek meaning "good law", referring to the even thickness and symmetry of the leaves.[2]
Description
Euthemis species grow as shrubs. The flowers are white or pink. The fruits form as berries.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Euthemis species grow naturally in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, Borneo. Their habitat is kerangas and peat swamp forests from sea-level to 1,250 metres (4,000 ft) elevation.[2]
Species
As of May 2014[update] The Plant List recognises 2 accepted species:[3]
- Euthemis leucocarpa Jack
- Euthemis minor Jack
References
- ↑ "Genus: Euthemis Jack". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 22 January 2010. http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/genus.pl?4552. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Euthemis Jack". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 260, 262–263, 265. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "Euthemis". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/1.1/browse/A/Ochnaceae/Euthemis/. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q5234243 entry
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