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Euonymus acuminifolius

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Euonymus acuminifolius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Celastrales
Family: Celastraceae
Genus: Euonymus
Species:
E. acuminifolius
Binomial name
Euonymus acuminifolius
Synonyms[1]
  • Euonymus acuminifolius var. borneensis Blakelock

Euonymus acuminifolius is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet acuminifolius is from the Latin meaning 'long-pointed leaves'.[2]

Description

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Euonymus acuminifolius grows as a shrub up to 4 metres (10 ft) tall. The flowers are purplish-red. The obcordate fruits measure up to 1.7 cm (1 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Euonymus acuminifolius grows naturally in Sumatra, Borneo and Sulawesi. Its habitat is montane forest at around 2,700 metres (9,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Euonymus acuminifolius Blakelock". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Euonymus acuminifolius Blakelock". 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. p. 117. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2014.