Anacolosa
| Anacolosa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Olacaceae |
| Genus: | Anacolosa (Blume) Blume[1] |
| Species | |
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Anacolosa is a plant genus of 15 to 22 species in the family Olacaceae. The generic name is from the Greek anakolos, meaning "knotted", referring to the calyx cup rim.[2]
Description
Anacolosa species grow as shrubs or trees. The flowers are bisexual. The fruits are drupes (pitted) with a thin, fleshy pericarp.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Anacolosa species are distributed throughout the tropics, including Malesia.[2]
Species
As of June 2014 The Plant List recognises 15 accepted species:[3]
- Anacolosa casearioides Cavaco & Keraudren
- Anacolosa cauliflora Sleumer
- Anacolosa clarkii Pierre
- Anacolosa crassipes (Kurz) Kurz
- Anacolosa densiflora Bedd.
- Anacolosa frutescens (Blume) Blume
- Anacolosa glochidiiformis Kaneh. & Hatus.
- Anacolosa griffithii Mast.
- Anacolosa ilicoides Mast.
- Anacolosa insularis Christoph.
- Anacolosa lutea Gillespie
- Anacolosa papuana Schellenb.
- Anacolosa pervilleana Baill.
- Anacolosa poilanei Gagnep.
- Anacolosa uncifera Louis & Boutique
References
- ↑ "Genus: Anacolosa (Blume) Blume". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- 1 2 3 Tipot, Lesmy (1995). "Anacolosa Blume" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 272, 274–275. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Anacolosa". The Plant List. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
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