Melicope simplex is a shrub in the family Rutaceae that is native to New Zealand.
Melicope simplex | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Rutaceae |
Genus: | Melicope |
Species: | M. simplex
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Binomial name | |
Melicope simplex |
Melicope simplex, commonly known as poataniwha, is a shrub growing to 4 metres (13 ft) high. It has small, 1 to 2 centimetres (0.39 to 0.79 in) long serrated leaves, and produces white flowers followed by tiny black seeds.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Melicope simplex". Bushmansfriend. Retrieved 24 June 2012.