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Emmenosperma

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Rank
  
Genus

Family
  
Rhamnaceae

Order
  
Rosales

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Similar
  
Emmenosperma alphitonioides, Adolphia, Trymalium

Emmenosperma is a small genus of mostly tropical trees in the Buckthorn family, Rhamnaceae.

The name comes from the Greek "emmeno" meaning (I cleave) and "sperma", (seed). It refers to the seeds remaining after the fruit valves have fallen away.

The following species are recognised:

  • Emmenosperma alphitonioides F.Muell. Australia
  • Emmenosperma cunninghamii Benth.
  • Emmenosperma micropetalum (A.C.Sm.) M.C.Johnst.
  • Emmenosperma pancherianum Baill.
  • Emmenosperma papuanum (Merr. & L.M.Perry) M.C.Johnst.

    • References

    Emmenosperma Wikipedia
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