Pipturus

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Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Pipturus (Greek, fallen tail, in allusion to the inflorescence of some species). Urticaceae. Erect, dioecious trees or shrubs: lvs. alternate, 3- or 5-nerved; stipules bifid: fls. in axillary clusters or the clusters spicately arranged; male fls., perianth 4-5-fid, lobea valvate; stamens 4 or 5; female fls. on a somewhat fleshy receptacle, perianth ovoid, narrowed to a minute mouth; ovary adherent to the perianth : achenes small, surrounded by the accrescent fleshy perianths, forming a soft and fleshy fruit.—About 12 species, Mascarene Isls, to Malaya, Austral., and Polynesia. P. argenteus, Wedd. Tree, 18-20 ft. : lvs. up to 8 in. long and 4 in. broad, oval-acuminate, recurved at the top, entire, dark green with silvery white marking on the upper surface, silvery white on the under surface: fls. in sessile glomerules, inconspicuous. Malaya, Austral., and Polynesia. G.W. 7, p. 111. This has been intro. in botanic gardens. CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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