Cerbera dilatata explained

Cerbera dilatata (Chamorro: chi'ute) was formerly considered to be a distinct species of tree in the family Apocynaceae endemic to the Mariana Islands.[1] However, after a taxonomic reorganization, this species name is considered to be a synonym of the more widespread Cerbera odollam.[2] [3]

Description

This species has dark foliage and hairy flowers that are white and pinkish in the center. Its leaves are crowded near the ends of its branches. It has ovular fruit that are often coupled and speckled green.[4]

See also

List of endemic plants in the Mariana Islands

Notes and References

  1. Book: Raulerson. Lynn. Trees and Shrubs of the Mariana Islands. 1992. Guam. 12.
  2. Web site: Cerbera dilatata Markgr. Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2023-03-23 . Plants of the World Online . en.
  3. Web site: Cerbera dilatata Markgr. . 2023-03-23 . worldfloraonline.org.
  4. Web site: Cerbera dilatata . University of Guam . August 28, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160911092907/http://university.uog.edu.172-31-22-36.previewmywsisite.com/cals/people/pog/cerbera.html . September 11, 2016 . dead .

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