Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii
Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Blepharocalyx |
Species: | B. cruckshanksii |
Binomial name | |
Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii (H. & A.) Nied. | |
Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii (Mapudungun: temu) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is endemic to Chile. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
The plant grows to be 15 meters with a trunk diameter of approximately 50 centimeters. The bark is smooth and reddish brown. Leaves are oval-shaped, while the flowers are white and arranged in inflorescences. Fruits are round, dark brown with hints of reddish tone, and taste bitter.
References
- ↑ González, M. (1998). "Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T38265A10104209. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38265A10104209.en. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
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