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Anacolosa
A. densiflora Bedd.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Santalales
Family: Olacaceae
Genus: Anacolosa
(Blume) Blume[1]
Species

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Anacolosa is a plant genus of 15 to 22 species. In the APG IV system, the genus is placed in the family Olacaceae.[2] Other sources place it in the segregate family Aptandraceae.[3] The generic name is from the Greek anakolos, meaning "knotted", referring to the calyx cup rim.[4]

Description

Anacolosa species grow as shrubs or trees. The flowers are bisexual. The fruits are drupes (pitted) with a thin, fleshy pericarp.[4]

Distribution and habitat

Anacolosa species are distributed throughout the tropics, including Malesia.[4]

Species

As of June 2014 The Plant List recognises 15 accepted species:[5]

References

  1. ^ "Genus: Anacolosa (Blume) Blume". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 25 August 2010. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  2. ^ Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (2016). "An update of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification for the orders and families of flowering plants: APG IV". Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 181 (1): 1–20. doi:10.1111/boj.12385.
  3. ^ Stevens, P.F. "Aptandraceae". Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  4. ^ a b c Tipot, Lesmy (1995). "Anacolosa 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. 272, 274–275. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  5. ^ "Anacolosa". The Plant List. Retrieved 7 June 2014.