Cratoxylum

Cratoxylum
Cratoxylum sumatranum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Hypericaceae
Tribe: Cratoxyleae
Genus: Cratoxylum
Blume[1]
Species

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Synonyms[1]
  • Ancistrolobus Spach
  • Elodea J.St.-Hil.
  • Tridesmis Spach

Cratoxylum (or Cratoxylon Blume, an orthographic variant) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Hypericaceae, native to tropical Asia. The generic name means "strong wood", referring to the timber.[2]

Description

Cratoxylum species grow as shrubs or small to medium-sized trees. The bark, drying black, produces a yellow resinous sap. The flowers are white or pink to crimson. The ellipsoid fruits consist of three valves.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Cratoxylum species grow naturally from India through southern China to Malesia.[2]

Species

As of December 2023, Plants of the World Online recognises seven species:[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Cratoxylum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Wong, K. M. (1995). "Cratoxylum Blume". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 220–226. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2014.


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