Euthemis is a genus of plant in the family Ochnaceae. The generic name is from the Greek meaning "good law", referring to the even thickness and symmetry of the leaves.[2]
| Euthemis | |
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| Euthemis leucocarpa | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Ochnaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ochnoideae |
| Tribe: | Sauvagesieae |
| Genus: | Euthemis Jack[1] |
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Description
editEuthemis species grow as shrubs. The flowers are white or pink. The fruits form as berries.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editEuthemis species grow naturally in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, Borneo. Their habitat is kerangas and peat swamp forests from sea-level to 1,250 metres (4,000 ft) elevation.[2]
Species
editAs of May 2014[update] The Plant List recognises 2 accepted species:[3]
- Euthemis leucocarpa Jack
- Euthemis minor Jack
References
edit- ^ "Genus: Euthemis Jack". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 22 January 2010. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Euthemis Jack". 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. pp. 260, 262–263, 265. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ "Euthemis". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
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