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Heynea

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Heynea
Heynea trijuga
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Subfamily: Melioideae
Genus: Heynea
Roxb.[1]
Species

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Heynea is a genus of trees in the family Meliaceae.[2] Their range is in East and Southeast Asia.[1]

Description

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The leaves are spirally arranged. Flowers feature four or five petals. Fruits are one or two-seeded.[1]

Species

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As of March 2014 The Plant List recognises 2 accepted species:[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Heyne, Benjamin (March 2007). "Heynea Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 177–178. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Heynea". The Plant List. Retrieved 13 March 2014.