Suberanthus neriifolius
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Suberanthus |
| Species: | S. neriifolius |
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| Suberanthus neriifolius | |
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Suberanthus neriifolius is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub native to Cuba. The species was first described as Exostema neriifolium by Achille Richard in 1850. In 1982 Attila Borhidi and Mayra Fernández placed the species in genus Suberanthus as S. neriifolius.[1]
Distribution
Suberanthus neriifolius is native to the dry tropical biome of Cuba.[1] The type locality is on Cuba's Isla de la Juventud.[2]
Description
Suberanthus neriifolius is a shrub. The plants are hairless throughout. The branches are stout and greyish-brown.[2]
The leaves are thick, leathery in texture, and oblong or lancelolate in shape. Leaves measure 6.5–10.5 centimetres (2.6–4.1 in) in length, and 1–2 centimetres (0.39–0.79 in) in width. The leaf stalks are 3–9 millimetres (0.12–0.35 in) long. The stalks produce a thin but prominent midrib on the leaf.[2]
The plants have dry, reddish-brown fruits, which are oblong or pear-shaped. The flower stalks are 2–4 millimetres (0.079–0.157 in) long. The seeds are yellowish-brown, 3–4 millimetres (0.12–0.16 in) long, and have wings.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Suberanthus neriifolius (A.Rich.) Borhidi & M.Fernández". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Carpenter Stanley, Paul (28 December 1918). North American flora. Vol. 32. New York Botanical Garden. pp. 63–64.