


Paratrophis Blume

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Paratrophis Blume (1852)
Paratrophis Blume
Nomenclature
Blume
Blume
1852
ICN
Paratrophis Blume
genus
Paratrophis
Classification
Subordinates
Descriptions
Paratrophis Blume
Fls mixed with peltate scales, in axillary or rarely terminal spikes; per. 4-partite, segs rounded, imbricate, in bud. ♂ ∞; stamens 4, filaments inflexed; ovary rud. ♀ us. fewer; per. minute; ovary sessile, exserted; ovule solitary, pend. Fr. drupaceous, invested by persistent per. Dioec. trees with alt. coriac. lvs; stipules small, caducous. Genus of about 10 spp. of Polynesia and 3 endemic to N.Z. The spikes are often diseased and converted into small panicles densely clad in imbricating bracts.
Taxonomic concepts
Metadata
a7677147-1417-42d2-900e-8e01b705e02e
scientific name
Names_Plants
13 March 2002
10 February 2025