Euthemis minor
| Euthemis minor | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Ochnaceae |
| Genus: | Euthemis |
| Species: | E. minor |
| Binomial name | |
| Euthemis minor Jack[2] | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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]
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 2 "Euthemis minor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 1998. Retrieved 21 August 2007.
- 1 2 "Euthemis minor Jack". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- 1 2 3 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Euthemis minor Jack" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. 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. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
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