Heynea

Heynea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Heynea
Species

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Heynea is a genus of trees in the family Meliaceae.[2] Their range is in East and Southeast Asia.[1]

Description

The leaves are spirally arranged. Flowers feature four or five petals. Fruits are one or two-seeded.[1]

Species

As of March 2014 The Plant List recognises 2 accepted species:[2]

  • Heynea trijuga Roxb. ex Sims
  • Heynea velutina F.C. How & T.C. Chen

References

  1. 1 2 3 Heyne, Benjamin (March 2007). "Heynea Roxb." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 177–178. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Heynea". The Plant List. Retrieved 13 March 2014.


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