• Source: Anisophyllea

Anisophyllea is a genus of plant in the family Anisophylleaceae. The generic name is from the Greek meaning "unequal leaf", referring to the dimorphism of the leaves.




Description


Anisophyllea species grow as shrubs or trees. The bark is smooth to flaky. The flowers are unisexual. The fruits are drupes (pitted) and are ellipsoid or pear-shaped.




Distribution and habitat


Anisophyllea species are distributed widely throughout the old world tropics, including Africa, India, Sri Lanka, mainland Southeast Asia, Sumatra and Borneo. Their habitat is lowland and hill forests from sea-level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude.




Species


As of June 2014 The Plant List recognises about 36 accepted species:




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Kayu pacat
• Anisophyllea
• Anisophyllea corneri
• Anisophyllea disticha
• Anisophyllea manausensis
• Anisophyllea griffithii
• Anisophyllea ferruginea
• Anisophyllea curtisii
• Anisophyllea impressinervia
• Anisophyllea beccariana
• Anisophyllea chartacea