Euthemis leucocarpa
Euthemis leucocarpa is a plant in the family Ochnaceae. The specific epithet leucocarpa is from the Greek meaning "white fruit".[2]
| Euthemis leucocarpa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Ochnaceae |
| Genus: | Euthemis |
| Species: | E. leucocarpa |
| Binomial name | |
| Euthemis leucocarpa | |
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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
- "Euthemis leucocarpa Jack". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Euthemis leucocarpa Jack". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 262, 263. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
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