Connarus is a genus of plants in the family Connaraceae.

Connarus
Fruits of Connarus paniculatus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Oxalidales
Family: Connaraceae
Genus: Connarus
L.[1]
Species

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Description

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Connarus species are usually woody climbers, occasionally shrubs or trees. The flowers are bisexual and fragrant. The fruits are pod-like.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Connarus species are distributed widely throughout the tropics, including Borneo.[2]

Species

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As of May 2014 The Plant List recognises 110 accepted taxa (of species and infraspecific names):[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Genus: Connarus L." Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 17 September 1996. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  2. ^ a b Tipot, Lesmy (1995). "Connarus L.". 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. 189–195. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Connarus". The Plant List. Retrieved 19 May 2014.