Aphananthe

Aphananthe
Aphananthe philippinensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Rosales
Family:Cannabaceae
Genus:Aphananthe
Planch.
Species

Aphananthe aspera
Aphananthe philippinensis

Synonyms
  • Mirandaceltis Sharp 1958

Aphananthe is a small genus of evergreen trees in the family Cannabaceae. Around six species are recognised, found in Madagascar, South-east Asia, Mexico and Australia. Leaves are alternate on the stem and toothed. Flowers are unisexual, fruit form as drupes.[1] The generic name of Aphananthe refers to insignificant flowers. Species include Aphananthe aspera and Aphananthe philippinensis.

References

  1. "Aphananthe". Plant Net, NSW Flora Online. NSW Government. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  • "Aphananthe Planch". Atlas of Living Australia.


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