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Paratrophis banksii

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Paratrophis banksii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Paratrophis
Species:
P. banksii
Binomial name
Paratrophis banksii
Cheeseman (1906)
Synonyms[1]
  • Paratrophis heterophylla var. elliptica Kirk (1896 publ. 1897)
  • Streblus banksii (Cheeseman) C.J.Webb (1987)
  • Streblus heterophyllus var. ellipticus (Kirk) Corner (1962)

Paratrophis banksii, commonly known as the large-leaved milk tree or by the Māori name ewekuri, is a species of plant in the family Moraceae that is endemic to New Zealand. The name "milk tree" comes from the milky sap the tree exudes when cut or damaged.

Streblus banksii is found in areas of coastal and lowland forest in the North Island and Marlborough, where it can grow 9–12 metres (30–39 feet) high. The leaves are 4–9 centimetres (1+123+12 inches) long and net-veined with a toothed edge. The tree has numerous bright yellow flowers between September and November followed by bright red-orange ovoid fruits.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Paratrophis banksii Cheeseman. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Ewekuri (Large-leaved milk tree) Streblus banksii". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 22 October 2012.