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Rhodamnia cinerea

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Silverback
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Rhodamnia
Species:
R. cinerea
Binomial name
Rhodamnia cinerea
Jack

Rhodamnia cinerea is a rainforest tree of Southeast Asia, in the genus Rhodamnia.

It is a small tree that grows up to 15 m. In Sundanese, this tree is called "ki beusi". The name 'Silverback' was given due to the silvery underside of the leaves for individuals growing in open country. The leaves (2–7 cm) are simple, opposite, oblong, with three main longitudinal veins.[2]

The clustered flowers are small, white and fragrant, reddish at the centre.[2]

The fruits are berries that turn from green to red then black when mature. Each has 3–8 seeds.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Rhodamnia cinerea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T136141206A136141208. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T136141206A136141208.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Rhodamnia cinerea". lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg. Retrieved 2018-04-13.