Biology:Aphananthe

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Short description: Genus of flowering plants belonging to the hop, hemp, and hackberry family

Aphananthe
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Aphananthe philippinensis
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Cannabaceae
Genus: Aphananthe
Planch.
Species

Aphananthe aspera
Aphananthe philippinensis

Synonyms
  • Mirandaceltis Sharp 1958

Aphananthe is a small genus of evergreen trees in the family Cannabaceae. Around six species are recognised, found in Madagascar , South-east Asia, Mexico and Australia . Leaves are alternate on the stem and toothed. Flowers are unisexual, fruit form as drupes.[1] The generic name of Aphananthe refers to insignificant flowers. Species include Aphananthe aspera and Aphananthe philippinensis.

References

  1. "Aphananthe". Plant Net, NSW Flora Online. NSW Government. http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=gn&name=Aphananthe. Retrieved March 26, 2012. 

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q4779479 entry