Euthemis

Euthemis is a genus of plant in the family Ochnaceae. The generic name is from the Greek meaning "good law", referring to the even thickness and symmetry of the leaves.^[2]

Euthemis
Euthemis leucocarpa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Ochnaceae
Subfamily:	Ochnoideae
Tribe:	Sauvagesieae
Genus:	Euthemis Jack[1]
Species
See text

Description

Euthemis species grow as shrubs. The flowers are white or pink. The fruits form as berries.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Euthemis species grow naturally in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, Borneo. Their habitat is kerangas and peat swamp forests from sea-level to 1,250 metres (4,000 ft) elevation.^[2]

Species

As of May 2014^[update] The Plant List recognises 2 accepted species:^[3]

• Euthemis leucocarpa Jack
• Euthemis minor Jack

References

1. "Genus: Euthemis Jack". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 22 January 2010. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
2. Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Euthemis Jack". 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. 260, 262–263, 265. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
3. "Euthemis". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 May 2014.