Euthemis minor
| Euthemis minor | |
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| In Natürl. Pflanzenfam, 1893 | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Ochnaceae |
| Genus: | Euthemis |
| Species: | E. minor
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| Binomial name | |
| Euthemis minor | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Euthemis minor is a plant in the family Ochnaceae. The specific epithet minor is from the Latin meaning "small", referring to the species' smaller size when compared with E. leucocarpa.[3]
Description
[edit]Euthemis minor grows as a shrub or treelet measuring up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall. The flowers are pinkish when fresh. The roundish fruits measure up to 0.6 cm (0.2 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Euthemis minor grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland to submontane forests, including kerangas forests, from sea-level to 1,250 metres (4,000 ft) elevation.[1][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Oldfield, S. (2020). "Euthemis minor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T34292A149814813. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T34292A149814813.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Euthemis minor Jack". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Euthemis minor Jack". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 262, 263, 265. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
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