Emmenosperma cunninghamii Benth.

Species

Angiosperms > Rosales > Rhamnaceae > Emmenosperma

Characteristics

Tree or shrub (3–) 6–25 (–35) m high. Youngest stems densely golden-pubescent, soon glabrous. Stipules triangular, 1.5–2 mm long, scarious-margined or leathery, pubescent to pilose. Leaves alternate to opposite; lamina ovate to broadly ovate, (50–) 60–90 (–130) mm long, (25–) 40–60 (–80) mm wide, base cuneate to obtuse, apex acute, obtuse or acuminate; petiole (8–) 10–20 mm long. Inflorescences axillary or terminal, few-flowered cymose panicles, with pubescent axes; flowers glabrous. Pedicels 1–2.2 mm long. Hypanthium 1.6–2.5 mm diam. Sepals 1.5–2 mm long. Petals 0.8–1.2 mm long. Stamens 0.5–1 mm long. Carpels 3; style 0.4–1 mm long, slightly lobed. Fruits globular or depressed-globular, 8–12 mm long. Seeds 4–7 mm long, orange to reddish brown.
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Growth support free-standing
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Rainforests and vine forests from sea level to 425 m alt.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

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Distribution

Emmenosperma cunninghamii world distribution map, present in Australia and Papua New Guinea

Conservation status

Emmenosperma cunninghamii threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:717335-1
WFO ID wfo-0000667175
COL ID 39H5N
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Synonyms

Emmenosperma cunninghamii