Schizomeria
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| Schizomeria | |
|---|---|
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| 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]
References
- ↑ "Schizomeria". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online.
- ↑ "Schizomeria". Zipcode Zoo.
- ↑ Floyd, A.G., Rainforest Trees of Mainland South-eastern Australia, Inkata Press 2008, ISBN 978-0-9589436-7-3 page 117
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