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Helinus

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Helinus
Helinus integrifolius
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Tribe: Gouanieae
Genus: Helinus
E.Mey. ex Endl.
Species

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Helinus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rhamnaceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia, and may be trees, climbing shrubs or lianas. They are unarmed and the branches have coiled tendrils. The alternate leaves have entire margins, and pinnately arranged venation.[1]

Species

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The species include:[2]

Bisexual flower of H. integrifolius, with 5 sepals and 5 petals, with (yellow) annular nectary disk. The small, clawed petals embrace the stamens.

References

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  1. ^ "Helinus". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Helinus". The Plant List (2010). Retrieved 2 January 2014.
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