Leptopus robinsonii Airy Shaw

First published in Kew Bull. 25: 495 (1971)
This species is accepted
The native range of this species is SE. Vietnam. It is a shrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Distribution

Native to:

Vietnam

Synonyms

Homotypic Synonyms

Classification

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POWO follows these authorities in accepting this name:

  • Vorontsova, M.S. & Hoffmann, P. (2010). Revision of the genus Leptopus (Phyllanthaceae, Euphorbiaceae sensu lato). Kew Bulletin 64: 627-644.

An alternative taxonomy had been proposed by the following authorities:

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Other Data

Other Kew resources that provide information on this taxon:

Date Reference Identified As Barcode Type Status Has image?
Aug 1, 2007 Poilane, E. [2727] Vietnam K000186404 Type Yes
Aug 1, 2007 Robinson, C.B. [1305] Vietnam K000186403 Paratype Yes

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