• Source: Cerbera dilatata

Cerbera dilatata (Chamorro: chi'ute) was formerly considered to be a distinct species of tree in the family Apocynaceae endemic to the Mariana Islands. However, after a taxonomic reorganization, this species name is considered to be a synonym of the more widespread Cerbera odollam.




Description


This species has dark foliage and hairy flowers that are white and pinkish in the center. Its leaves are crowded near the ends of its branches. It has ovular fruit that are often coupled and speckled green.




See also


List of endemic plants in the Mariana Islands




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References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Cerbera
• Cerbera dilatata
• Cerbera odollam
• Cerbera inflata
• List of endemic plants in the Mariana Islands
• Bikkia tetrandra
• List of Latin and Greek words commonly used in systematic names
• Amata (moth)