Anamirta paniculata
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Anamirta paniculata Colebr. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Ranunculopsida Subclassis: Ranunculidae Superordo: Ranunculanae Ordo: Menispermales |
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Anamirta paniculata (= Anamirta cocculus, Anamirta flavescens), commonly known as Levant Berry, is a climber.
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[edit] Naming
Anamirta paniculata was described in 1822 by Henry Thomas Colebrooke. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Levant Berry is the single species in the genus Anamirta which belongs to the family of the Menispermaceae (Moonseed Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Anamirta paniculata has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are heart-shaped with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are arranged in panicles.
The fruits are drupes.
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[edit] Distribution
Anamirta paniculata is native to India, Sri Lanka, New Guinea and von the Malay Archipelago.
[edit] Cultivation
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Anamirta paniculata is poisonous.
Please read the health issues note!
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[edit] Man and Anamirta paniculata
[edit] History
[edit] Anamirta paniculata in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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