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Alectryon

Botanical name: Alectryon

Alectryon

Botanical name: Alectryon

Description

Alectryon is a genus of about 30 species of trees and shrubs from the family Sapindaceae. They grow naturally across Australasia, Papuasia, Melanesia, western Polynesia, east Malesia and Southeast Asia. Species height varies form low shrubs to trees of 30 m. Their leathery leaves may be simple or pinnate foliage. Small flowers, form usually at the ends of the stems. The seed is often black, surrounded by a fleshy aril, often red.

Species of Alectryon

New zealand oak

New zealand oak (Alectryon excelsus) is a New Zealand tree found in lowland forests and on coastal plains. The Maori people planted it for its multiple uses. They ate the fruit; used the strong, pliable wood for wheels; and made a fragrant oil from the leaves. The fruit is also eaten by possums and birds.

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies

Family

Soapberry

Genus

Alectryon

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