Euthemis leucocarpa is a plant in the family Ochnaceae. The specific epithet leucocarpa is from the Greek meaning 'white fruit'.[3]

Euthemis leucocarpa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Ochnaceae
Genus: Euthemis
Species:
E. leucocarpa
Binomial name
Euthemis leucocarpa
Synonyms[2]
  • Euthemis jackiana Hook.f.
  • Euthemis robusta Hook.f.

Description

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Euthemis leucocarpa grows as a shrub measuring up to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) tall. The roundish fruits measure up to 1 cm (0.4 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Euthemis leucocarpa grows is native to Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[2] Its habitat is lowland to submontane forests, including peat swamp and kerangas forests, from sea-level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Oldfield, S. (2021). "Euthemis leucocarpa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T169162520A169244275. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T169162520A169244275.en. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Euthemis leucocarpa Jack". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Euthemis leucocarpa 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. 262, 263. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2014.