Wikstroemia elliptica

Wikstroemia elliptica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Wikstroemia
Species: W. elliptica
Binomial name
Wikstroemia elliptica
Merr.[1]

Wikstroemia elliptica is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Guam and Micronesia.[2]

Description

The shrub has smooth reddish bark and small light green leaves. Its flowers bloom yellowish green and bear bright red fruit. It is often found on volcanic and limestone soils and savannah terrain.[2]

References

  1. "Wikstroemia elliptica". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Wikstroemia elliptica". University of Guam. Retrieved 28 May 2016.


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