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Euthemis minor is a plant in the family Ochnaceae. The specific epithet minor is from the Latin meaning "small", referring to the species' smaller size when compared with E. leucocarpa.
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Description
Euthemis minor grows as a shrub or treelet measuring up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall. The flowers are pinkish when fresh. The roundish fruits measure up to 0.6 cm (0.2 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Euthemis minor grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland to submontane forests, including kerangas forests, from sea-level to 1,250 metres (4,000 ft) altitude.
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