Reutealis
Reutealis is a monotypic plant genus in the family Euphorbiaceae. The single species, Reutealis trisperma is also known as Philippine tung. Reutealis trisperma is endemic to the Philippines and used as a timber species, although the IUCN has classified it with the conservation status 'Vulnerable'.[1]

Reutealis trisperma fruit bunch

Reutealis trisperma leaf

Reutealis trisperma leaf close up showing characteristics

Reutealis trisperma tree in Cubbon park,Bangalore

Reutealis trisperma fruit closeup
Philippine tung | |
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Francisco Manuel Blanco plate | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
Subfamily: | Crotonoideae |
Tribe: | Aleuritideae |
Subtribe: | Aleuritinae |
Genus: | Reutealis Airy Shaw |
Species: | R. trisperma |
Binomial name | |
Reutealis trisperma | |
References
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Reutealis trisperma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T33898A9813551. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33898A9813551.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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