Euthemis minor

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Euthemis minor
In Natürl. Pflanzenfam, 1893

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this 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.

Euthemis minor is a plant in the family

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

kerangas forests, from sea-level to 1,250 metres (4,000 ft) elevation.[1][3]

References

  1. ^
    doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T34292A149814813.en
    . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Euthemis minor Jack". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  3. ^
    ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original
    (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2014.


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