Amyema arthrocaulis

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Amyema arthrocaulis

Description

Glabrous. Leaves opposite; lamina oblanceolate to narrowly spathulate, 5-7 by 1-2 cm, gradually attenuate at the base to an obscure petiole 5-10 mm long, rounded at the apex, dull on both sides; venation pinnate with the midrib and the main laterals raised below but indistinct. Inflorescencess at the nodes, pedunculate 4-rayed umbels of triads with all flowers sessile; peduncle 13-15 mm long; rays 5-8 mm long.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical: New Guinea present
Malesia: New Guinea.

Notes

Probably related to Amyema scandens; for distinction as a species see