Melicope simplex
Melicope simplex | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Rutaceae |
Genus: | Melicope |
Species: | M. simplex |
Binomial name | |
Melicope simplex A. Cunn. | |
Melicope simplex is a shrub in the Rutaceae family that is native to New Zealand.
M. simplex, commonly known as poataniwha, is an attractive shrub growing to 4 metres high. Poataniwha has small 1-2 cm long serrated leaves, and produces white flowers followed by tiny black seeds.[1]
References
- ↑ "Melicope simplex". Bushmansfriend. Retrieved 24 June 2012.