Mallotus philippensis (Lam.) Mull. Arg.
Main specimen
Euphorbiaceae
{ Description | Flower }
The flowers of Mallotus philippensis are unisexual, male and female flowers are on different trees.
The flowers are grouped in axillary and terminal panicles.
The flowers are about 4 mm across with 3 or 4 ovate tiny tepals.
The female flowers have a superior, 3-celled ovary and a short style with 3 papillose and recurved stigmas.
The male flowers have numerous stamens.
Mallotus philippensis blossoming branchlet
Mallotus philippensis female inflorescences
Mallotus philippensis female inflorescence
Mallotus philippensis female flowers
Mallotus philippensis female inflorescences
Mallotus philippensis female flowers
Mallotus philippensis male inflorescences
Mallotus philippensis male flowers
Mallotus philippensis in bloom (male flowers)
Date of collection
2016-01-25
Collected by
N.L.I.B.
GPS coordinates
11.99621 N - 79.82190 E
Locality
Pitchandikulam Forest, Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India