Aphananthe
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Aphananthe | |
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Aphananthe philippinensis | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Cannabaceae |
Genus: | Aphananthe Planch. |
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Aphananthe is a small genus of evergreen trees in the family Cannabaceae. Around six species are recognised, found in Madagascar, South-east Asia, Mexico and Australia. Leaves are alternate on the stem and toothed. Flowers are unisexual, fruit form as drupes.[1] The generic name of Aphananthe refers to insignificant flowers. Species include Aphananthe aspera and Aphananthe philippinensis.
References
- ^ "Aphananthe". Plant Net, NSW Flora Online. NSW Government. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
External links
- "Aphananthe Planch". Atlas of Living Australia.