Anacolosa is a plant genus of 15 to 22 species. In the APG IV system, the genus is placed in the family Olacaceae.[2][3] Other sources place it in the segregate family Aptandraceae.[4] The generic name is from the Greek anakolos, meaning "knotted", referring to the calyx cup rim.[5]
Anacolosa species grow as shrubs or trees. The flowers are bisexual. The fruits are drupes (pitted) with a thin, fleshy pericarp.[5]
Anacolosa species are distributed throughout the tropics, including Malesia.[5]
As of July 2021, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[3]
Anacolosa is a plant genus of 15 to 22 species. In the APG IV system, the genus is placed in the family Olacaceae. Other sources place it in the segregate family Aptandraceae. The generic name is from the Greek anakolos, meaning "knotted", referring to the calyx cup rim.
