Ellipanthus beccarii is a plant in the family Connaraceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.[2]
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Oxalidales |
Family: | Connaraceae |
Genus: | Ellipanthus |
Species: | E. beccarii
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Binomial name | |
Ellipanthus beccarii | |
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Description
editEllipanthus beccarii grows as a tree or shrub measuring up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall with a diameter of up to 15 centimetres (10 in). The unisexual flowers grow in groups of four. The stipitate fruits measure up to 1 cm (0.4 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editEllipanthus beccarii is native to Sumatra and Borneo.[1] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Ellipanthus beccarii Pierre. Plants of the World Online, Kew Science. Accessed 15 March 2023.
- ^ a b c Tipot, Lesmy (1995). "Ellipanthus beccarii Pierre". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 196. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2014.