Biology:Euthemis leucocarpa
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Short description: Species of plant
| Euthemis leucocarpa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Ochnaceae |
| Genus: | Euthemis |
| Species: | E. leucocarpa
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| Binomial name | |
| Euthemis leucocarpa Jack[1]
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Euthemis leucocarpa is a plant in the family Ochnaceae. The specific epithet leucocarpa is from the Greek meaning "white fruit".[2]
Description
Euthemis leucocarpa grows as a shrub measuring up to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) tall. The roundish fruits measure up to 1 cm (0.4 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Euthemis leucocarpa grows naturally in Cambodia, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland to submontane forests, including peat swamp and kerangas forests, from sea-level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Euthemis leucocarpa Jack". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2805402. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Euthemis leucocarpa Jack". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 262, 263. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15390149 entry
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