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Codonocarpus

Codonocarpus is a small genus of shrubs or small trees in the family Gyrostemonaceae.

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Codonocarpus
Codonocarpus cotinifolius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Gyrostemonaceae
Genus: Codonocarpus
Endl.1
Species

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Codonocarpus is a small genus of shrubs or small trees in the family Gyrostemonaceae.2

The three species are all endemic to Australia:1

  • Codonocarpus attenuatus (Hook.) H.Walter - Bell-fruit Tree (New South Wales)
  • Codonocarpus cotinifolius (Desf.) F.Muell. - Bell-fruit Tree (Victoria), Native Poplar (New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia),234 Desert Poplar (South Australia)3
  • Codonocarpus pyramidalis (F.Muell.) F.Muell. - Camel Poison (South Australia)5
References

References

  1. "Codonocarpus". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
  2. "Genus Codonocarpus". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
  3. "Codonocarpus cotinifolius". Electronic Flora of South Australia Fact Sheet. State Herbarium of South Australia. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
  4. "Codonocarpus cotinifolius (Desf.) F.Muell". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  5. "Codonocarpus pyramidalis". Electronic Flora of South Australia Fact Sheet. State Herbarium of South Australia. Retrieved 24 April 2012.