Euthemis minor

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]

Euthemis minor

Least Concern  (IUCN 2.3)[1]
Scientific classification
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 ciliata H.Pearson
  • Euthemis engleri Gilg
  • Euthemis hackenbergii Diels
  • Euthemis obtusifolia Hook.f.

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, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland to submontane forests, including kerangas forests, from sea-level to 1,250 metres (4,000 ft) altitude.[1][3]

References

  1. World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Euthemis minor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T34292A9851237. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T34292A9851237.en.
  2. "Euthemis minor Jack". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  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). 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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