Hydnocarpus wrayi

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Hydnocarpus wrayi
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Achariaceae
Genus: Hydnocarpus
Species:
H. wrayi
Binomial name
Hydnocarpus wrayi

Hydnocarpus wrayi is a species of plant in the Achariaceae family. It is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Hydnocarpus wrayi King". gbif.org. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  2. "Hydnocarpus wrayi King". worldfloraonline.org. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  3. "Hydnocarpus wrayi King | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". plantsoftheworldonline.org. Retrieved 2022-04-03.