Corynocarpus similis
Corynocarpus similis Hemsl.
Corynocarpus similis is a tree species in the family Corynocarpaceae, native to Vanuatu. It was first described by William Hemsley in 1904. The species is closely related to C. laevigatus and C. disimilis but can be distinguished by its broader leaves. The seeds contain toxic glucosides of 3-nitropropionic acid, similar to those in C. laevigatus.
Description
Corynocarpus similis is a tree that can grow up to 13 metres tall and is endemic to Vanuatu. It belongs to the genus Corynocarpus within the Corynocarpaceae family. The species was first scientifically described by William Hemsley in 1904. It is closely related to C. laevigatus and C. disimilis but is differentiated by the broader and distinct shape of its leaves. The seeds of C. similis contain poisonous glucosides of 3-nitropropionic acid, a compound also found in C. laevigatus.
Distribution
Vanuatu
