Euthemis minor

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Euthemis minor
Euthemis engleri Naturl. Pflanzenfam. III. 6, fig. 78.jpg
In Natürl. Pflanzenfam, 1893
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Ochnaceae
Genus: Euthemis
Species:
E. minor
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]

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Description

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

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. 1 2 "Euthemis minor Jack". The Plant List . Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 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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