Kingdom Plantae Genus Platylophus
D. Don Order Oxalidales | Family Cunoniaceae Rank Species | |
Similar Oxalidales, Cassine peragua, Cunonia capensis, Rapanea melanophloeos, Ilex mitis | ||
Platylophus trifoliatus is a species of trees in the Cunoniaceae family. It is endemic to South Africa and the only species of the genus Platylophus. Leaves are opposite with three leaflets. Flowers are creamish or yellowish and arranged in axillary thyrsoid inflorescences. Fruits are indehiscent. Its closest relative is the Tasmanian endemic Anodopetalum.
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