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Cnestis polyphylla

(Cnestis polyphylla)

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Description

Connaraceae are typically evergreen trees, shrubs or climbers. Connarus is represented by species in all three lifeforms,while Rourea species are climbers. Their leaves are pinnate, trifoliate or rarely entire, alternate, without stipules and with a pulvinus at the base of the petiole. Connarus guianensis is economically important for its decorative wood, zebra wood.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Oxalidales
Family:Connaraceae
Genus:Cnestis
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