Biology:Exocarpos

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Short description: Genus of flowering plant in the mistletoe family Santalaceae

Exocarpos
Exocarpos cupressiformis.jpg
Cherry ballart (Exocarpos cupressiformis)
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Santalales
Family: Santalaceae
Genus: Exocarpos
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Exocarpos is a genus of flowering shrubs and small trees in the sandalwood family, Santalaceae. They are found throughout Southeast Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands.

They are semi-parasitic, requiring the roots of a host tree, a trait they share with many other members of the Santalaceae.

In Australia, they are known as ballarts, and several species are known as cherries.

Within Australia, an identification key is available for New South Wales species,[1] and for Victorian species.[2]

Exocarpos species

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q5420498 entry