| Schizomeria | |
|---|---|
| Schizomeria ovata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Oxalidales |
| Family: | Cunoniaceae |
| Genus: | Schizomeria |
Schizomeria is a genus with 18 or 19 species of plants belonging to the ancient Gondwana family Cunoniaceae.[1][2] There are two species in Australia. Others occur in New Zealand, New Guinea and the Moluccas. The fruit is a fleshy drupe.
The name is from the Greek, meaning I cut a portion of. Referring to the petals which appear as if parts have been cut from the petal tips.[3]