Kingdom Plantae Family Connaraceae Rank Species | Order Oxalidales Genus Ellipanthus | |
Ellipanthus beccarii is a plant in the family Connaraceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.
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Description
Ellipanthus beccarii grows as a tree or shrub measuring up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall with a diameter of up to 15 centimetres (10 in). The unisexual flowers grow in groups of four. The stipitate fruits measure up to 1 cm (0.4 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Ellipanthus beccarii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest.
References
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