Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii
Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii (Mapudungun: temu) is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to Chile. It is threatened by habitat loss. The purported variety "Heaven Scent" sold commercially is likely just the unimproved plant.
| Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Blepharocalyx |
| Species: | B. cruckshanksii |
| Binomial name | |
| Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii (H. & A.) Nied. | |
Description
The plant grows to be 15 meters with a trunk diameter of approximately 50 centimeters. The bark is smooth and reddish brown. Leaves are oval-shaped, while the flowers are white and arranged in inflorescences. Fruits are round, dark brown with hints of reddish tone, and taste bitter.
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References
- González, M. (1998). "Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T38265A10104209. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38265A10104209.en. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
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