Pipturus

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Read about Pipturus in the 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


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