Drypetes oblongifolia is a plant species of the genus Drypetes and the family Putranjivaceae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Putranjivaceae |
| Genus: | Drypetes |
| Species: | D. oblongifolia
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| Drypetes oblongifolia | |
It is found in the shola forest of Kerala, a state in India.
It is a host for larvae of the butterfly species Appias albina and Appias india.[1]
References edit
- ^ Kunte, Krushnamegh; Madhav Gadgil (2000). Butterflies of Peninsular India. Universities Press. p. 221. ISBN 978-81-7371-354-5.
External links edit
- http://www.biotik.org/india/species/d/drypoblo/drypoblo_en.html
- Photo of Drypetes oblongifolia (Bedd.) Airy Shaw - EUPHORBIACEAE
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