Kingdom Plantae Scientific name Cassine | Family Celastraceae Rank Genus | |
Lower classifications Cassine viburnifolia, Cassine koordersii | ||
Cassine is a genus of trees, of the plant family Celastraceae.
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Description
Cassine species grow as shrubs or small trees. The flowers are bisexual. The fruits have a pit (stone).
Distribution and habitat
Cassine species are distributed widely throughout the tropics, mainly in Africa.
Species
As of June 2014 The Plant List recognises 68 accepted taxa (of species and infraspecific names):
References
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