Euthemis | |
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Euthemis leucocarpa | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Ochnaceae |
Subfamily: | Ochnoideae |
Tribe: | Sauvagesieae |
Genus: |
Euthemis Jack [1] |
Species | |
See text |
Euthemis is a genus of plant in the family Ochnaceae. The generic name is from the Greek meaning "good law", referring to the even thickness and symmetry of the leaves. [2]
Euthemis species grow as shrubs. The flowers are white or pink. The fruits form as berries. [2]
Euthemis species grow naturally in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, Borneo. Their habitat is kerangas and peat swamp forests from sea-level to 1,250 metres (4,000 ft) elevation. [2]
As of May 2014 [update] The Plant List recognises 2 accepted species: [3]
Euthemis | |
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Euthemis leucocarpa | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Ochnaceae |
Subfamily: | Ochnoideae |
Tribe: | Sauvagesieae |
Genus: |
Euthemis Jack [1] |
Species | |
See text |
Euthemis is a genus of plant in the family Ochnaceae. The generic name is from the Greek meaning "good law", referring to the even thickness and symmetry of the leaves. [2]
Euthemis species grow as shrubs. The flowers are white or pink. The fruits form as berries. [2]
Euthemis species grow naturally in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, Borneo. Their habitat is kerangas and peat swamp forests from sea-level to 1,250 metres (4,000 ft) elevation. [2]
As of May 2014 [update] The Plant List recognises 2 accepted species: [3]