Gynotroches

Gynotroches is a monotypic genus of trees in the family Rhizophoraceae. It contains the single species Gynotroches axillaris. The generic name Gynotroches is from the Greek meaning "woman wheel", referring to the shape of the stigma. The specific epithet axillaris is from the Latin, referring to the axillary position of the flowers.[3]

Gynotroches
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Genus: Gynotroches
Blume[1]
Species:
G. axillaris
Binomial name
Gynotroches axillaris
Blume[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Dryptopetalum coriaceum Arn.
  • Gynotroches dryptopetalum Blume
  • Gynotroches lanceolata Merr.
  • Gynotroches micrantha Blume
  • Gynotroches parvifolia Merr.
  • Gynotroches puberula Merr.
  • Gynotroches reticulata A.Gray

Description

Gynotroches axillaris grows as a tree up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (28 in). Its smooth bark is grey to blackish. The flowers are greenish white. The roundish fruits are green, turning red to black, and measure up to 0.3 cm (0.1 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Gynotroches axillaris grows naturally in the Nicobar Islands, Burma, Thailand, throughout Malesia, in Papuasia and in Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia.[3][4] Its habitat is by rivers and in sandy areas from sea-level to 2,200 m (7,200 ft) altitude.[3]

References
  1. "Genus: Gynotroches Blume". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  2. "Gynotroches axillaris Blume". The Plant List. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  3. Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Gynotroches Blume". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 336, 338–339. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  4. "Gynotroches axillaris". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 13 April 2015.


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