Emmenopterys henryi (Emmenopterys henryi)
Description
Emmenopterys henryi is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is found in the temperate parts of central and southern China and in Vietnam. It is a deciduous tree with opposite leaves and can attain heights of 45 m and grow to be 1000 years old. The epithet is named after the Irish botanist and sinologist Augustine Henry. The trees may not flower until they are 30-100 years old, and flowering seems to be triggered by a long hot summer. Many inflorescences are accompanied by a large white bract
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Gentianales
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Family: Rubiaceae
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Genus: Emmenopterys
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